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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.76, 48,527.15 and 19,248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.76, 48,527.15 and 19,248.21 is: 26,563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.76 : 48,527.15 = 19,248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.76/48,527.15 = 19,248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.76x = 48,527.15 × 19,248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.76x = 934,060,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,060,773.90/35,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,563.17

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