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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,651.52, 53,377.44 and 26,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,651.52, 53,377.44 and 26,858.88 is: 40,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,651.52 : 53,377.44 = 26,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,651.52/53,377.44 = 26,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,651.52x = 53,377.44 × 26,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,651.52x = 1,433,658,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,658,255.67/35,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,213.10

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