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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.64, 48,561.72 and 19,274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.64, 48,561.72 and 19,274.12 is: 26,598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.64 : 48,561.72 = 19,274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.64/48,561.72 = 19,274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.64x = 48,561.72 × 19,274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.64x = 935,984,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,984,418.69/35,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.29

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