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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.38, 48,886.76 and 26,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.38, 48,886.76 and 26,930.24 is: 37,158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.38 : 48,886.76 = 26,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.38/48,886.76 = 26,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.38x = 48,886.76 × 26,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.38x = 1,316,532,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,532,179.62/35,430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,158.29

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