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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.10, 48,561.12 and 19,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.10, 48,561.12 and 19,273.50 is: 26,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.10 : 48,561.12 = 19,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.10/48,561.12 = 19,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.10x = 48,561.12 × 19,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.10x = 935,942,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,942,746.32/35,189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,597.52

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