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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,190, 48,562.38 and 26,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,190, 48,562.38 and 26,245.44 is: 36,218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,190 : 48,562.38 = 26,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,190/48,562.38 = 26,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,190x = 48,562.38 × 26,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,190x = 1,274,541,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,541,030.55/35,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.84

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