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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,215.57, 48,597.92 and 19,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,215.57, 48,597.92 and 19,299.68 is: 26,633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,215.57 : 48,597.92 = 19,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,215.57/48,597.92 = 19,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,215.57x = 48,597.92 × 19,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,215.57x = 937,924,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,924,304.67/35,215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,633.80

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