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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,214.89, 48,597.39 and 19,300.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,214.89, 48,597.39 and 19,300.23 is: 26,634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,214.89 : 48,597.39 = 19,300.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,214.89/48,597.39 = 19,300.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,214.89x = 48,597.39 × 19,300.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,214.89x = 937,940,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,940,804.40/35,214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,634.78

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