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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,544.87, 53,279.42 and 26,752.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,544.87, 53,279.42 and 26,752.59 is: 40,100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,544.87 : 53,279.42 = 26,752.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,544.87/53,279.42 = 26,752.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,544.87x = 53,279.42 × 26,752.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,544.87x = 1,425,362,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,362,344.93/35,544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,100.37

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