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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,671.89, 53,458.63 and 26,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,671.89, 53,458.63 and 26,897.16 is: 40,308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,671.89 : 53,458.63 = 26,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,671.89/53,458.63 = 26,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,671.89x = 53,458.63 × 26,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,671.89x = 1,437,885,190.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,885,190.01/35,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,308.63

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