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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.22, 48,523.86 and 19,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.22, 48,523.86 and 19,246.68 is: 26,560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.22 : 48,523.86 = 19,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.22/48,523.86 = 19,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.22x = 48,523.86 × 19,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.22x = 933,923,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,923,205.78/35,162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,560.42

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