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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,212.26, 48,592.96 and 19,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,212.26, 48,592.96 and 19,297.28 is: 26,630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,212.26 : 48,592.96 = 19,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,212.26/48,592.96 = 19,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,212.26x = 48,592.96 × 19,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,212.26x = 937,711,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,711,955.15/35,212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.27

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