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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.43, 48,599.73 and 19,301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.43, 48,599.73 and 19,301.81 is: 26,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.43 : 48,599.73 = 19,301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.43/48,599.73 = 19,301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.43x = 48,599.73 × 19,301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.43x = 938,062,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,062,511.51/35,217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,636.32

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