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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.40, 53,443.90 and 26,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.40, 53,443.90 and 26,229.80 is: 39,307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.40 : 53,443.90 = 26,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.40/53,443.90 = 26,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.40x = 53,443.90 × 26,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.40x = 1,401,822,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,822,808.22/35,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,307.04

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