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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,207.68, 48,585.76 and 19,291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,207.68, 48,585.76 and 19,291.36 is: 26,621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,207.68 : 48,585.76 = 19,291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,207.68/48,585.76 = 19,291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,207.68x = 48,585.76 × 19,291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,207.68x = 937,285,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,285,387.03/35,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.62

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