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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.52, 48,439.92 and 19,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.52, 48,439.92 and 19,186.88 is: 26,477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.52 : 48,439.92 = 19,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.52/48,439.92 = 19,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.52x = 48,439.92 × 19,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.52x = 929,410,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,410,932.25/35,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,477.80

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