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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.28, 48,497.88 and 19,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.28, 48,497.88 and 19,228 is: 26,534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.28 : 48,497.88 = 19,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.28/48,497.88 = 19,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.28x = 48,497.88 × 19,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.28x = 932,517,236.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,517,236.64/35,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,534.72

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