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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.23, 48,675.50 and 19,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.23, 48,675.50 and 19,139.19 is: 26,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.23 : 48,675.50 = 19,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.23/48,675.50 = 19,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.23x = 48,675.50 × 19,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.23x = 931,609,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,609,436.39/35,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,411.98

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