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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.59, 48,990.10 and 26,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.59, 48,990.10 and 26,529.52 is: 36,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.59 : 48,990.10 = 26,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.59/48,990.10 = 26,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.59x = 48,990.10 × 26,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.59x = 1,299,683,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,683,837.75/35,497.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,613.30

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