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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.33, 48,556.98 and 19,270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.33, 48,556.98 and 19,270.64 is: 26,593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.33 : 48,556.98 = 19,270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.33/48,556.98 = 19,270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.33x = 48,556.98 × 19,270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.33x = 935,723,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,723,838.28/35,186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,593.39

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