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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.97, 53,218.69 and 26,078.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.97, 53,218.69 and 26,078.99 is: 39,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.97 : 53,218.69 = 26,078.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.97/53,218.69 = 26,078.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.97x = 53,218.69 × 26,078.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.97x = 1,387,889,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,889,353.03/35,512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,081.20

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