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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170, 48,534.78 and 26,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170, 48,534.78 and 26,225.44 is: 36,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170 : 48,534.78 = 26,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170/48,534.78 = 26,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170x = 48,534.78 × 26,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170x = 1,272,845,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,845,960.80/35,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,191.24

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