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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.08, 53,217.37 and 26,078.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.08, 53,217.37 and 26,078.10 is: 39,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.08 : 53,217.37 = 26,078.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.08/53,217.37 = 26,078.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.08x = 53,217.37 × 26,078.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.08x = 1,387,807,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,807,896.60/35,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,079.88

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