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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.15, 48,555.08 and 19,267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.15, 48,555.08 and 19,267.53 is: 26,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.15 : 48,555.08 = 19,267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.15/48,555.08 = 19,267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.15x = 48,555.08 × 19,267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.15x = 935,536,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,536,217.78/35,186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,588.20

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