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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,470.80, 48,909.06 and 26,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,470.80, 48,909.06 and 26,503.20 is: 36,544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,470.80 : 48,909.06 = 26,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,470.80/48,909.06 = 26,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,470.80x = 48,909.06 × 26,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,470.80x = 1,296,246,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,246,598.99/35,470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,544.05

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