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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.73, 48,558.86 and 19,272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.73, 48,558.86 and 19,272.06 is: 26,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.73 : 48,558.86 = 19,272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.73/48,558.86 = 19,272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.73x = 48,558.86 × 19,272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.73x = 935,829,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,829,167.09/35,186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,596.08

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