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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187.62, 48,559.91 and 19,272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187.62, 48,559.91 and 19,272.94 is: 26,597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187.62 : 48,559.91 = 19,272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187.62/48,559.91 = 19,272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187.62x = 48,559.91 × 19,272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187.62x = 935,892,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,892,014.07/35,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,597.20

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