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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,446.78, 53,082.62 and 26,419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,446.78, 53,082.62 and 26,419.25 is: 39,563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,446.78 : 53,082.62 = 26,419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,446.78/53,082.62 = 26,419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,446.78x = 53,082.62 × 26,419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,446.78x = 1,402,403,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,403,008.44/35,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,563.62

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