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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.60, 48,555.69 and 19,267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.60, 48,555.69 and 19,267.97 is: 26,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.60 : 48,555.69 = 19,267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.60/48,555.69 = 19,267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.60x = 48,555.69 × 19,267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.60x = 935,569,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,569,445.30/35,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,588.80

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