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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.72, 48,557.76 and 19,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.72, 48,557.76 and 19,272.20 is: 26,595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.72 : 48,557.76 = 19,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.72/48,557.76 = 19,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.72x = 48,557.76 × 19,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.72x = 935,814,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,814,862.27/35,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,595.68

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