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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,169, 48,533.40 and 26,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,169, 48,533.40 and 26,224.44 is: 36,189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,169 : 48,533.40 = 26,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,169/48,533.40 = 26,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,169x = 48,533.40 × 26,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,169x = 1,272,761,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,761,236.30/35,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,189.86

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