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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,314, 48,733.86 and 26,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,314, 48,733.86 and 26,369.44 is: 36,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,314 : 48,733.86 = 26,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,314/48,733.86 = 26,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,314x = 48,733.86 × 26,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,314x = 1,285,084,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,084,597.24/35,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,390.23

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