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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.50, 48,589.11 and 19,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.50, 48,589.11 and 19,294.56 is: 26,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.50 : 48,589.11 = 19,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.50/48,589.11 = 19,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.50x = 48,589.11 × 19,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.50x = 937,505,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,505,498.24/35,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,626.49

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