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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.49, 48,653.62 and 26,254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.49, 48,653.62 and 26,254.43 is: 36,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.49 : 48,653.62 = 26,254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.49/48,653.62 = 26,254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.49x = 48,653.62 × 26,254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.49x = 1,277,372,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,372,817.27/35,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,265.83

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