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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,905.52, 53,778.06 and 26,022.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,905.52, 53,778.06 and 26,022.11 is: 38,975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,905.52 : 53,778.06 = 26,022.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,905.52/53,778.06 = 26,022.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,905.52x = 53,778.06 × 26,022.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,905.52x = 1,399,418,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,418,324.02/35,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,975.02

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