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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,479.08, 48,964.55 and 26,511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,479.08, 48,964.55 and 26,511.01 is: 36,587.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,479.08 : 48,964.55 = 26,511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,479.08/48,964.55 = 26,511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,479.08x = 48,964.55 × 26,511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,479.08x = 1,298,099,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,099,419.73/35,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,587.74

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