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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,444.78, 53,079.63 and 26,417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,444.78, 53,079.63 and 26,417.25 is: 39,560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,444.78 : 53,079.63 = 26,417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,444.78/53,079.63 = 26,417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,444.78x = 53,079.63 × 26,417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,444.78x = 1,402,217,458.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,217,458.13/35,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,560.63

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