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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.76, 48,571.32 and 19,280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.76, 48,571.32 and 19,280.89 is: 26,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.76 : 48,571.32 = 19,280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.76/48,571.32 = 19,280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.76x = 48,571.32 × 19,280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.76x = 936,498,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,498,278.07/35,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.51

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