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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,811.53, 53,666.36 and 26,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,811.53, 53,666.36 and 26,377.36 is: 39,528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,811.53 : 53,666.36 = 26,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,811.53/53,666.36 = 26,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,811.53x = 53,666.36 × 26,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,811.53x = 1,415,577,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,577,180.72/35,811.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,528.53

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