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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,493.96, 48,985.10 and 26,525.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,493.96, 48,985.10 and 26,525.91 is: 36,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,493.96 : 48,985.10 = 26,525.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,493.96/48,985.10 = 26,525.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,493.96x = 48,985.10 × 26,525.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,493.96x = 1,299,374,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,374,353.94/35,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,608.32

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