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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.64, 48,600.99 and 19,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.64, 48,600.99 and 19,301.97 is: 26,637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.64 : 48,600.99 = 19,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.64/48,600.99 = 19,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.64x = 48,600.99 × 19,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.64x = 938,094,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,094,754.44/35,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,637.07

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