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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.28, 48,573.47 and 19,281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.28, 48,573.47 and 19,281.73 is: 26,609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.28 : 48,573.47 = 19,281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.28/48,573.47 = 19,281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.28x = 48,573.47 × 19,281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.28x = 936,580,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,580,315.86/35,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.45

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