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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188.71, 48,557.93 and 19,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188.71, 48,557.93 and 19,273.02 is: 26,595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188.71 : 48,557.93 = 19,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188.71/48,557.93 = 19,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188.71x = 48,557.93 × 19,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188.71x = 935,857,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,857,859.68/35,188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,595.40

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