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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,352.58, 48,786.72 and 19,220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,352.58, 48,786.72 and 19,220.05 is: 26,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,352.58 : 48,786.72 = 19,220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,352.58/48,786.72 = 19,220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,352.58x = 48,786.72 × 19,220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,352.58x = 937,682,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,682,953.80/35,352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,523.75

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