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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,615.52, 49,152.60 and 26,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,615.52, 49,152.60 and 26,647.20 is: 36,775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,615.52 : 49,152.60 = 26,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,615.52/49,152.60 = 26,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,615.52x = 49,152.60 × 26,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,615.52x = 1,309,779,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,779,162.72/35,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,775.52

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