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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,204.54, 48,581.51 and 19,288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,204.54, 48,581.51 and 19,288.64 is: 26,617.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,204.54 : 48,581.51 = 19,288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,204.54/48,581.51 = 19,288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,204.54x = 48,581.51 × 19,288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,204.54x = 937,071,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,071,282.06/35,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,617.91

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