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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.22, 48,556.92 and 19,270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.22, 48,556.92 and 19,270.68 is: 26,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.22 : 48,556.92 = 19,270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.22/48,556.92 = 19,270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.22x = 48,556.92 × 19,270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.22x = 935,724,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,724,867.11/35,186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,593.50

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