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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,191, 48,563.76 and 26,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,191, 48,563.76 and 26,246.44 is: 36,220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,191 : 48,563.76 = 26,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,191/48,563.76 = 26,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,191x = 48,563.76 × 26,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,191x = 1,274,625,813.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,625,813.01/35,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,220.22

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