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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,190.72, 48,561.12 and 19,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,190.72, 48,561.12 and 19,272 is: 26,594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,190.72 : 48,561.12 = 19,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,190.72/48,561.12 = 19,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,190.72x = 48,561.12 × 19,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,190.72x = 935,869,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,869,904.64/35,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.22

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