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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,193.38, 48,566.87 and 19,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,193.38, 48,566.87 and 19,278.40 is: 26,604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,193.38 : 48,566.87 = 19,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,193.38/48,566.87 = 19,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,193.38x = 48,566.87 × 19,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,193.38x = 936,291,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,291,546.61/35,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.20

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