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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.89, 48,562.05 and 19,275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.89, 48,562.05 and 19,275.33 is: 26,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.89 : 48,562.05 = 19,275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.89/48,562.05 = 19,275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.89x = 48,562.05 × 19,275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.89x = 936,049,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,049,539.23/35,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,599.96

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