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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,664.90, 53,446.15 and 26,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,664.90, 53,446.15 and 26,231.30 is: 39,309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,664.90 : 53,446.15 = 26,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,664.90/53,446.15 = 26,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,664.90x = 53,446.15 × 26,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,664.90x = 1,401,961,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,961,994.50/35,664.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,309.29

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