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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.32, 48,621.25 and 26,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.32, 48,621.25 and 26,758.48 is: 36,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.32 : 48,621.25 = 26,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.32/48,621.25 = 26,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.32x = 48,621.25 × 26,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.32x = 1,301,030,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,030,745.70/35,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,931.39

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