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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,486.68, 48,975.06 and 26,518.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,486.68, 48,975.06 and 26,518.60 is: 36,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,486.68 : 48,975.06 = 26,518.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,486.68/48,975.06 = 26,518.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,486.68x = 48,975.06 × 26,518.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,486.68x = 1,298,750,026.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,750,026.12/35,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,598.25

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