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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,072.06, 48,399.30 and 19,156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,072.06, 48,399.30 and 19,156.52 is: 26,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,072.06 : 48,399.30 = 19,156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,072.06/48,399.30 = 19,156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,072.06x = 48,399.30 × 19,156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,072.06x = 927,162,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,162,158.44/35,072.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,435.92

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