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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,902.14, 53,773.01 and 26,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,902.14, 53,773.01 and 26,018.72 is: 38,969.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,902.14 : 53,773.01 = 26,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,902.14/53,773.01 = 26,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,902.14x = 53,773.01 × 26,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,902.14x = 1,399,104,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,104,937.36/35,902.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,969.96

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