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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,569.41, 53,238.24 and 26,205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,569.41, 53,238.24 and 26,205.72 is: 39,223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,569.41 : 53,238.24 = 26,205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,569.41/53,238.24 = 26,205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,569.41x = 53,238.24 × 26,205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,569.41x = 1,395,146,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,146,410.73/35,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,223.21

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