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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,210.56, 48,589.78 and 19,294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,210.56, 48,589.78 and 19,294.64 is: 26,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,210.56 : 48,589.78 = 19,294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,210.56/48,589.78 = 19,294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,210.56x = 48,589.78 × 19,294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,210.56x = 937,522,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,522,312.78/35,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,626.17

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