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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.72, 48,601.44 and 19,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.72, 48,601.44 and 19,302.48 is: 26,637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.72 : 48,601.44 = 19,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.72/48,601.44 = 19,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.72x = 48,601.44 × 19,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.72x = 938,128,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,128,323.57/35,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,637.96

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