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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,198.28, 48,573.72 and 19,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,198.28, 48,573.72 and 19,283.76 is: 26,611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,198.28 : 48,573.72 = 19,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,198.28/48,573.72 = 19,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,198.28x = 48,573.72 × 19,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,198.28x = 936,683,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,683,958.79/35,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.64

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