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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.65, 48,572.76 and 19,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.65, 48,572.76 and 19,282.14 is: 26,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.65 : 48,572.76 = 19,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.65/48,572.76 = 19,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.65x = 48,572.76 × 19,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.65x = 936,586,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,586,758.51/35,197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.35

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