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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187, 48,558.12 and 19,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187, 48,558.12 and 19,054.48 is: 26,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187 : 48,558.12 = 19,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187/48,558.12 = 19,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187x = 48,558.12 × 19,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187x = 925,249,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,249,726.38/35,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,295.21

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