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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.56, 48,588.40 and 19,293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.56, 48,588.40 and 19,293.64 is: 26,624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.56 : 48,588.40 = 19,293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.56/48,588.40 = 19,293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.56x = 48,588.40 × 19,293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.56x = 937,447,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,447,097.78/35,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.79

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