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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,152.60, 48,509.94 and 19,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,152.60, 48,509.94 and 19,236.64 is: 26,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,152.60 : 48,509.94 = 19,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,152.60/48,509.94 = 19,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,152.60x = 48,509.94 × 19,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,152.60x = 933,168,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,168,252.20/35,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,546.21

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