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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.96, 48,562.30 and 19,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.96, 48,562.30 and 19,274.28 is: 26,598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.96 : 48,562.30 = 19,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.96/48,562.30 = 19,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.96x = 48,562.30 × 19,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.96x = 936,003,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,003,367.64/35,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.59

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