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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,441.51, 48,914.69 and 26,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,441.51, 48,914.69 and 26,929.76 is: 37,167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,441.51 : 48,914.69 = 26,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,441.51/48,914.69 = 26,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,441.51x = 48,914.69 × 26,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,441.51x = 1,317,260,482.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,260,482.95/35,441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,167.17

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