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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,195.51, 48,569.96 and 19,279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,195.51, 48,569.96 and 19,279.96 is: 26,606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,195.51 : 48,569.96 = 19,279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,195.51/48,569.96 = 19,279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,195.51x = 48,569.96 × 19,279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,195.51x = 936,426,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,426,812.78/35,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.43

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