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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,207.53, 48,586.41 and 19,291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,207.53, 48,586.41 and 19,291.97 is: 26,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,207.53 : 48,586.41 = 19,291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,207.53/48,586.41 = 19,291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,207.53x = 48,586.41 × 19,291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,207.53x = 937,327,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,327,564.13/35,207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,622.93

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