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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,476.68, 48,917.34 and 26,509.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,476.68, 48,917.34 and 26,509.08 is: 36,552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,476.68 : 48,917.34 = 26,509.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,476.68/48,917.34 = 26,509.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,476.68x = 48,917.34 × 26,509.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,476.68x = 1,296,753,679.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,753,679.45/35,476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,552.28

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