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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.72, 48,555.60 and 19,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.72, 48,555.60 and 19,268 is: 26,588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.72 : 48,555.60 = 19,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.72/48,555.60 = 19,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.72x = 48,555.60 × 19,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.72x = 935,569,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,569,300.80/35,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,588.70

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