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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171, 48,536.16 and 26,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171, 48,536.16 and 26,226.44 is: 36,192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171 : 48,536.16 = 26,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171/48,536.16 = 26,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171x = 48,536.16 × 26,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171x = 1,272,930,688.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,930,688.07/35,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,192.62

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