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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,152.26, 48,510.12 and 19,236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,152.26, 48,510.12 and 19,236.71 is: 26,546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,152.26 : 48,510.12 = 19,236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,152.26/48,510.12 = 19,236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,152.26x = 48,510.12 × 19,236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,152.26x = 933,175,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,175,110.51/35,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,546.66

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