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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.26, 48,522.59 and 19,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.26, 48,522.59 and 19,246.72 is: 26,560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.26 : 48,522.59 = 19,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.26/48,522.59 = 19,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.26x = 48,522.59 × 19,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.26x = 933,900,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,900,460.79/35,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,560.50

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