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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,486.78, 53,267.08 and 26,137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,486.78, 53,267.08 and 26,137.35 is: 39,233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,486.78 : 53,267.08 = 26,137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,486.78/53,267.08 = 26,137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,486.78x = 53,267.08 × 26,137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,486.78x = 1,392,260,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,260,313.44/35,486.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,233.21

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