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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.32, 48,589.98 and 19,294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.32, 48,589.98 and 19,294.74 is: 26,627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.32 : 48,589.98 = 19,294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.32/48,589.98 = 19,294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.32x = 48,589.98 × 19,294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.32x = 937,530,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,530,958.35/35,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.35

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