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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,072.12, 48,398.74 and 19,156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,072.12, 48,398.74 and 19,156.62 is: 26,435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,072.12 : 48,398.74 = 19,156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,072.12/48,398.74 = 19,156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,072.12x = 48,398.74 × 19,156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,072.12x = 927,156,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,156,270.66/35,072.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,435.71

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