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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.56, 48,529.68 and 19,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.56, 48,529.68 and 19,250.72 is: 26,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.56 : 48,529.68 = 19,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.56/48,529.68 = 19,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.56x = 48,529.68 × 19,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.56x = 934,231,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,231,281.37/35,166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,565.90

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