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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.79, 48,557.78 and 19,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.79, 48,557.78 and 19,271.24 is: 26,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.79 : 48,557.78 = 19,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.79/48,557.78 = 19,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.79x = 48,557.78 × 19,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.79x = 935,768,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,768,632.25/35,186.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.32

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