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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.47, 48,524.28 and 19,247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.47, 48,524.28 and 19,247.94 is: 26,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.47 : 48,524.28 = 19,247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.47/48,524.28 = 19,247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.47x = 48,524.28 × 19,247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.47x = 933,992,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,992,429.98/35,162.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,562.20

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