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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.74, 48,557.72 and 19,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.74, 48,557.72 and 19,271.18 is: 26,594.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.74 : 48,557.72 = 19,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.74/48,557.72 = 19,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.74x = 48,557.72 × 19,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.74x = 935,764,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,764,587.55/35,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.24

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