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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.62, 48,959.84 and 26,507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.62, 48,959.84 and 26,507.55 is: 36,583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.62 : 48,959.84 = 26,507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.62/48,959.84 = 26,507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.62x = 48,959.84 × 26,507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.62x = 1,297,805,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,805,417.88/35,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,583.03

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