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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.58, 48,524.26 and 19,246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.58, 48,524.26 and 19,246.89 is: 26,560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.58 : 48,524.26 = 19,246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.58/48,524.26 = 19,246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.58x = 48,524.26 × 19,246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.58x = 933,941,094.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,941,094.55/35,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,560.65

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