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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.72, 48,589.90 and 19,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.72, 48,589.90 and 19,293.88 is: 26,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.72 : 48,589.90 = 19,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.72/48,589.90 = 19,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.72x = 48,589.90 × 19,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.72x = 937,487,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,487,699.81/35,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,625.82

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