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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,184.27, 48,553.88 and 19,268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,184.27, 48,553.88 and 19,268.49 is: 26,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,184.27 : 48,553.88 = 19,268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,184.27/48,553.88 = 19,268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,184.27x = 48,553.88 × 19,268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,184.27x = 935,559,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,559,854.90/35,184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,590.29

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