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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,192.60, 48,565.96 and 19,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,192.60, 48,565.96 and 19,277 is: 26,602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,192.60 : 48,565.96 = 19,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,192.60/48,565.96 = 19,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,192.60x = 48,565.96 × 19,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,192.60x = 936,206,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,206,010.92/35,192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,602.35

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