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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.51, 48,525.24 and 19,247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.51, 48,525.24 and 19,247.76 is: 26,561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.51 : 48,525.24 = 19,247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.51/48,525.24 = 19,247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.51x = 48,525.24 × 19,247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.51x = 934,002,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,002,173.46/35,163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,561.69

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