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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,530.31, 53,328.98 and 26,141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,530.31, 53,328.98 and 26,141.74 is: 39,237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,530.31 : 53,328.98 = 26,141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,530.31/53,328.98 = 26,141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,530.31x = 53,328.98 × 26,141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,530.31x = 1,394,112,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,112,261.66/35,530.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,237.26

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