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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.58, 48,562.25 and 19,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.58, 48,562.25 and 19,273 is: 26,597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.58 : 48,562.25 = 19,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.58/48,562.25 = 19,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.58x = 48,562.25 × 19,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.58x = 935,940,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,940,244.25/35,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,597.08

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