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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.72, 48,523.14 and 19,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.72, 48,523.14 and 19,246.56 is: 26,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.72 : 48,523.14 = 19,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.72/48,523.14 = 19,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.72x = 48,523.14 × 19,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.72x = 933,903,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,903,525.40/35,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,560.99

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