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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.76, 48,571.95 and 19,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.76, 48,571.95 and 19,281.88 is: 26,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.76 : 48,571.95 = 19,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.76/48,571.95 = 19,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.76x = 48,571.95 × 19,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.76x = 936,558,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,558,511.27/35,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.23

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