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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187, 48,558.24 and 26,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187, 48,558.24 and 26,242.44 is: 36,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187 : 48,558.24 = 26,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187/48,558.24 = 26,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187x = 48,558.24 × 26,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187x = 1,274,286,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,286,699.71/35,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,214.70

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