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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187.21, 48,555.86 and 19,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187.21, 48,555.86 and 19,271.52 is: 26,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187.21 : 48,555.86 = 19,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187.21/48,555.86 = 19,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187.21x = 48,555.86 × 19,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187.21x = 935,745,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,745,130.75/35,187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,593.33

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