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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,200.39, 48,623.12 and 26,232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,200.39, 48,623.12 and 26,232.32 is: 36,235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,200.39 : 48,623.12 = 26,232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,200.39/48,623.12 = 26,232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,200.39x = 48,623.12 × 26,232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,200.39x = 1,275,497,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,497,271.23/35,200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,235.32

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