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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.09, 48,989.41 and 26,529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.09, 48,989.41 and 26,529.02 is: 36,612.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.09 : 48,989.41 = 26,529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.09/48,989.41 = 26,529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.09x = 48,989.41 × 26,529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.09x = 1,299,640,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,640,910.12/35,497.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,612.61

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