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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.83, 48,591.14 and 19,295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.83, 48,591.14 and 19,295.91 is: 26,627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.83 : 48,591.14 = 19,295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.83/48,591.14 = 19,295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.83x = 48,591.14 × 19,295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.83x = 937,610,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,610,167.76/35,211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.71

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