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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,511.36, 48,939.84 and 26,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,511.36, 48,939.84 and 26,543.04 is: 36,580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,511.36 : 48,939.84 = 26,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,511.36/48,939.84 = 26,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,511.36x = 48,939.84 × 26,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,511.36x = 1,299,012,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,012,130.71/35,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,580.19

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