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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.03, 48,572.36 and 19,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.03, 48,572.36 and 19,281.14 is: 26,608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.03 : 48,572.36 = 19,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.03/48,572.36 = 19,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.03x = 48,572.36 × 19,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.03x = 936,530,388.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,530,388.47/35,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.22

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