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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,193.88, 48,567.56 and 19,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,193.88, 48,567.56 and 19,278.90 is: 26,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,193.88 : 48,567.56 = 19,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,193.88/48,567.56 = 19,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,193.88x = 48,567.56 × 19,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,193.88x = 936,329,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,329,180.68/35,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.89

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