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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.86, 48,571.98 and 19,281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.86, 48,571.98 and 19,281.98 is: 26,608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.86 : 48,571.98 = 19,281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.86/48,571.98 = 19,281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.86x = 48,571.98 × 19,281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.86x = 936,563,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,563,946.92/35,197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.55

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