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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,072.47, 48,399.96 and 19,156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,072.47, 48,399.96 and 19,156.92 is: 26,436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,072.47 : 48,399.96 = 19,156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,072.47/48,399.96 = 19,156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,072.47x = 48,399.96 × 19,156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,072.47x = 927,194,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,194,386.00/35,072.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,436.53

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