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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.14, 48,600.29 and 19,301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.14, 48,600.29 and 19,301.47 is: 26,636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.14 : 48,600.29 = 19,301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.14/48,600.29 = 19,301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.14x = 48,600.29 × 19,301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.14x = 938,056,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,056,966.18/35,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,636.38

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