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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.86, 48,571.74 and 19,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.86, 48,571.74 and 19,282.44 is: 26,609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.86 : 48,571.74 = 19,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.86/48,571.74 = 19,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.86x = 48,571.74 × 19,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.86x = 936,581,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,581,662.25/35,197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.05

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