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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.04, 48,562.32 and 19,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.04, 48,562.32 and 19,274.88 is: 26,600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.04 : 48,562.32 = 19,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.04/48,562.32 = 19,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.04x = 48,562.32 × 19,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.04x = 936,032,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,032,890.52/35,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.13

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