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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211, 48,591.18 and 19,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211, 48,591.18 and 19,296.08 is: 26,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211 : 48,591.18 = 19,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211/48,591.18 = 19,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211x = 48,591.18 × 19,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211x = 937,619,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,619,053.62/35,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,628.58

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