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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.73, 48,600.45 and 19,302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.73, 48,600.45 and 19,302.55 is: 26,637.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.73 : 48,600.45 = 19,302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.73/48,600.45 = 19,302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.73x = 48,600.45 × 19,302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.73x = 938,112,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,112,616.15/35,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,637.51

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