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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.72, 48,388.52 and 19,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.72, 48,388.52 and 19,148.64 is: 26,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.72 : 48,388.52 = 19,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.72/48,388.52 = 19,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.72x = 48,388.52 × 19,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.72x = 926,574,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,574,349.61/35,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,426.20

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