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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,313, 48,732.48 and 26,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,313, 48,732.48 and 26,368.44 is: 36,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,313 : 48,732.48 = 26,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,313/48,732.48 = 26,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,313x = 48,732.48 × 26,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,313x = 1,284,999,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,999,474.93/35,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,388.85

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