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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.74, 48,571.11 and 19,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.74, 48,571.11 and 19,279.14 is: 26,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.74 : 48,571.11 = 19,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.74/48,571.11 = 19,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.74x = 48,571.11 × 19,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.74x = 936,409,229.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,409,229.65/35,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.24

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