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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.92, 48,572.37 and 19,280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.92, 48,572.37 and 19,280.33 is: 26,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.92 : 48,572.37 = 19,280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.92/48,572.37 = 19,280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.92x = 48,572.37 × 19,280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.92x = 936,491,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,491,322.48/35,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.20

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