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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,486.68, 48,931.14 and 26,519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,486.68, 48,931.14 and 26,519.08 is: 36,566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,486.68 : 48,931.14 = 26,519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,486.68/48,931.14 = 26,519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,486.68x = 48,931.14 × 26,519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,486.68x = 1,297,608,816.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,608,816.15/35,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,566.08

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