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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.84, 53,218.49 and 26,078.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.84, 53,218.49 and 26,078.86 is: 39,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.84 : 53,218.49 = 26,078.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.84/53,218.49 = 26,078.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.84x = 53,218.49 × 26,078.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.84x = 1,387,877,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,877,550.12/35,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,081.01

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