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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.05, 48,571.95 and 19,281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.05, 48,571.95 and 19,281.57 is: 26,608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.05 : 48,571.95 = 19,281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.05/48,571.95 = 19,281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.05x = 48,571.95 × 19,281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.05x = 936,543,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,543,453.96/35,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.58

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