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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.38, 48,572.40 and 19,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.38, 48,572.40 and 19,282.40 is: 26,609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.38 : 48,572.40 = 19,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.38/48,572.40 = 19,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.38x = 48,572.40 × 19,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.38x = 936,592,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,592,445.76/35,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.72

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