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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.68, 48,590.32 and 19,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.68, 48,590.32 and 19,294.96 is: 26,627.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.68 : 48,590.32 = 19,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.68/48,590.32 = 19,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.68x = 48,590.32 × 19,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.68x = 937,548,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,548,280.79/35,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.57

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