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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.64, 48,572.76 and 19,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.64, 48,572.76 and 19,282.12 is: 26,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.64 : 48,572.76 = 19,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.64/48,572.76 = 19,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.64x = 48,572.76 × 19,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.64x = 936,585,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,585,787.05/35,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.33

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