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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.96, 48,557.52 and 19,271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.96, 48,557.52 and 19,271.42 is: 26,594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.96 : 48,557.52 = 19,271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.96/48,557.52 = 19,271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.96x = 48,557.52 × 19,271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.96x = 935,772,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,772,362.08/35,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.29

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