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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,294.27, 48,706.13 and 19,161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,294.27, 48,706.13 and 19,161.57 is: 26,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,294.27 : 48,706.13 = 19,161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,294.27/48,706.13 = 19,161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,294.27x = 48,706.13 × 19,161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,294.27x = 933,285,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,285,580.09/35,294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,442.98

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