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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,806.41, 53,658.69 and 26,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,806.41, 53,658.69 and 26,372.24 is: 39,520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,806.41 : 53,658.69 = 26,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,806.41/53,658.69 = 26,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,806.41x = 53,658.69 × 26,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,806.41x = 1,415,099,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,099,450.61/35,806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,520.85

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