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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.80, 48,572.82 and 19,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.80, 48,572.82 and 19,283.24 is: 26,610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.80 : 48,572.82 = 19,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.80/48,572.82 = 19,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.80x = 48,572.82 × 19,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.80x = 936,641,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,641,345.54/35,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,610.79

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