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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,521.20, 53,281.80 and 26,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,521.20, 53,281.80 and 26,708.40 is: 40,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,521.20 : 53,281.80 = 26,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,521.20/53,281.80 = 26,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,521.20x = 53,281.80 × 26,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,521.20x = 1,423,071,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,071,627.12/35,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,062.60

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