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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,173, 48,538.92 and 26,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,173, 48,538.92 and 26,228.44 is: 36,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,173 : 48,538.92 = 26,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,173/48,538.92 = 26,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,173x = 48,538.92 × 26,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,173x = 1,273,100,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,100,150.88/35,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,195.38

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