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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188, 48,559.62 and 26,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188, 48,559.62 and 26,243.44 is: 36,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188 : 48,559.62 = 26,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188/48,559.62 = 26,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188x = 48,559.62 × 26,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188x = 1,274,371,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,371,473.89/35,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,216.08

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