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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.73, 48,462.48 and 19,202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.73, 48,462.48 and 19,202.31 is: 26,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.73 : 48,462.48 = 19,202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.73/48,462.48 = 19,202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.73x = 48,462.48 × 19,202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.73x = 930,591,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,591,564.33/35,117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.19

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