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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,192.50, 48,565.86 and 19,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,192.50, 48,565.86 and 19,277.08 is: 26,602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,192.50 : 48,565.86 = 19,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,192.50/48,565.86 = 19,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,192.50x = 48,565.86 × 19,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,192.50x = 936,207,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,207,968.49/35,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,602.49

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