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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,194.72, 48,569.52 and 19,279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,194.72, 48,569.52 and 19,279.84 is: 26,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,194.72 : 48,569.52 = 19,279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,194.72/48,569.52 = 19,279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,194.72x = 48,569.52 × 19,279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,194.72x = 936,412,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,412,574.48/35,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.62

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