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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.78, 48,946.23 and 26,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.78, 48,946.23 and 26,497.72 is: 36,569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.78 : 48,946.23 = 26,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.78/48,946.23 = 26,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.78x = 48,946.23 × 26,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.78x = 1,296,963,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,963,120.38/35,465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,569.42

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