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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.20, 48,897.13 and 26,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.20, 48,897.13 and 26,462.13 is: 36,520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.20 : 48,897.13 = 26,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.20/48,897.13 = 26,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.20x = 48,897.13 × 26,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.20x = 1,293,922,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,922,210.69/35,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,520.32

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