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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.30, 48,897.29 and 26,462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.30, 48,897.29 and 26,462.25 is: 36,520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.30 : 48,897.29 = 26,462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.30/48,897.29 = 26,462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.30x = 48,897.29 × 26,462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.30x = 1,293,932,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,932,179.99/35,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,520.50

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