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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.41, 48,573.64 and 19,281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.41, 48,573.64 and 19,281.86 is: 26,609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.41 : 48,573.64 = 19,281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.41/48,573.64 = 19,281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.41x = 48,573.64 × 19,281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.41x = 936,589,786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,589,786.89/35,197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.62

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