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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,192.38, 48,565.49 and 19,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,192.38, 48,565.49 and 19,277.40 is: 26,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,192.38 : 48,565.49 = 19,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,192.38/48,565.49 = 19,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,192.38x = 48,565.49 × 19,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,192.38x = 936,216,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,216,425.12/35,192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,602.82

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