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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.17, 48,561.06 and 19,273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.17, 48,561.06 and 19,273.66 is: 26,597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.17 : 48,561.06 = 19,273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.17/48,561.06 = 19,273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.17x = 48,561.06 × 19,273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.17x = 935,949,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,949,359.68/35,189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,597.65

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