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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187.40, 48,558.86 and 19,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187.40, 48,558.86 and 19,272.52 is: 26,596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187.40 : 48,558.86 = 19,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187.40/48,558.86 = 19,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187.40x = 48,558.86 × 19,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187.40x = 935,851,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,851,600.53/35,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,596.21

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