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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.17, 48,600.91 and 19,301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.17, 48,600.91 and 19,301.48 is: 26,636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.17 : 48,600.91 = 19,301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.17/48,600.91 = 19,301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.17x = 48,600.91 × 19,301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.17x = 938,069,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,069,492.35/35,217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,636.71

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