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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188.89, 48,560.67 and 19,274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188.89, 48,560.67 and 19,274.33 is: 26,598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188.89 : 48,560.67 = 19,274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188.89/48,560.67 = 19,274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188.89x = 48,560.67 × 19,274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188.89x = 935,974,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,974,135.80/35,188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.57

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