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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188.97, 48,558.96 and 19,270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188.97, 48,558.96 and 19,270.35 is: 26,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188.97 : 48,558.96 = 19,270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188.97/48,558.96 = 19,270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188.97x = 48,558.96 × 19,270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188.97x = 935,748,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,748,154.84/35,188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.09

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