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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.92, 48,439.98 and 19,186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.92, 48,439.98 and 19,186.32 is: 26,476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.92 : 48,439.98 = 19,186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.92/48,439.98 = 19,186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.92x = 48,439.98 × 19,186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.92x = 929,384,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,384,957.07/35,101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,476.76

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