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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.96, 48,524.90 and 19,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.96, 48,524.90 and 19,247.50 is: 26,561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.96 : 48,524.90 = 19,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.96/48,524.90 = 19,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.96x = 48,524.90 × 19,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.96x = 933,983,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,983,012.75/35,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,561.56

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