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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.64, 48,555.68 and 19,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.64, 48,555.68 and 19,268.08 is: 26,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.64 : 48,555.68 = 19,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.64/48,555.68 = 19,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.64x = 48,555.68 × 19,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.64x = 935,574,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,574,726.69/35,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,588.92

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