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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.64, 48,557.56 and 19,271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.64, 48,557.56 and 19,271.13 is: 26,594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.64 : 48,557.56 = 19,271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.64/48,557.56 = 19,271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.64x = 48,557.56 × 19,271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.64x = 935,759,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,759,051.24/35,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.16

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