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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,490.21, 48,979.92 and 26,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,490.21, 48,979.92 and 26,522.16 is: 36,603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,490.21 : 48,979.92 = 26,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,490.21/48,979.92 = 26,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,490.21x = 48,979.92 × 26,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,490.21x = 1,299,053,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,053,275.03/35,490.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,603.14

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