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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.25, 48,591.57 and 19,296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.25, 48,591.57 and 19,296.28 is: 26,628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.25 : 48,591.57 = 19,296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.25/48,591.57 = 19,296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.25x = 48,591.57 × 19,296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.25x = 937,636,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,636,540.36/35,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,628.89

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