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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.75, 48,561.87 and 19,274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.75, 48,561.87 and 19,274.77 is: 26,599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.75 : 48,561.87 = 19,274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.75/48,561.87 = 19,274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.75x = 48,561.87 × 19,274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.75x = 936,018,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,018,940.77/35,189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,599.19

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