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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.72, 48,561.94 and 19,274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.72, 48,561.94 and 19,274.04 is: 26,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.72 : 48,561.94 = 19,274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.72/48,561.94 = 19,274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.72x = 48,561.94 × 19,274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.72x = 935,984,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,984,774.04/35,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.24

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