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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,466.53, 48,947.27 and 26,498.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,466.53, 48,947.27 and 26,498.47 is: 36,570.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,466.53 : 48,947.27 = 26,498.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,466.53/48,947.27 = 26,498.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,466.53x = 48,947.27 × 26,498.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,466.53x = 1,297,027,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,027,388.45/35,466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,570.46

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