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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.22, 53,217.56 and 26,078.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.22, 53,217.56 and 26,078.24 is: 39,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.22 : 53,217.56 = 26,078.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.22/53,217.56 = 26,078.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.22x = 53,217.56 × 26,078.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.22x = 1,387,820,101.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,820,101.00/35,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,080.08

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