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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,202.82, 48,580.98 and 19,288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,202.82, 48,580.98 and 19,288.24 is: 26,618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,202.82 : 48,580.98 = 19,288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,202.82/48,580.98 = 19,288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,202.82x = 48,580.98 × 19,288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,202.82x = 937,041,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,041,601.68/35,202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,618.37

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