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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.44, 48,914.52 and 26,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.44, 48,914.52 and 26,507.12 is: 36,548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.44 : 48,914.52 = 26,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.44/48,914.52 = 26,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.44x = 48,914.52 × 26,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.44x = 1,296,583,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,583,051.38/35,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,548.75

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