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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.68, 48,525.36 and 19,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.68, 48,525.36 and 19,247.72 is: 26,561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.68 : 48,525.36 = 19,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.68/48,525.36 = 19,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.68x = 48,525.36 × 19,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.68x = 934,002,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,002,542.18/35,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,561.57

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