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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.49, 48,591.57 and 19,295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.49, 48,591.57 and 19,295.90 is: 26,628.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.49 : 48,591.57 = 19,295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.49/48,591.57 = 19,295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.49x = 48,591.57 × 19,295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.49x = 937,617,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,617,832.61/35,211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,628.18

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