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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.64, 48,601.57 and 19,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.64, 48,601.57 and 19,302.08 is: 26,637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.64 : 48,601.57 = 19,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.64/48,601.57 = 19,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.64x = 48,601.57 × 19,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.64x = 938,111,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,111,410.58/35,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,637.55

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