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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188.72, 48,558.36 and 19,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188.72, 48,558.36 and 19,270 is: 26,591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188.72 : 48,558.36 = 19,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188.72/48,558.36 = 19,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188.72x = 48,558.36 × 19,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188.72x = 935,719,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,719,597.20/35,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,591.46

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