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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,199.36, 48,573.82 and 19,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,199.36, 48,573.82 and 19,283.96 is: 26,611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,199.36 : 48,573.82 = 19,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,199.36/48,573.82 = 19,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,199.36x = 48,573.82 × 19,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,199.36x = 936,695,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,695,601.93/35,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.15

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