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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,218.47, 48,601.55 and 19,302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,218.47, 48,601.55 and 19,302.58 is: 26,637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,218.47 : 48,601.55 = 19,302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,218.47/48,601.55 = 19,302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,218.47x = 48,601.55 × 19,302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,218.47x = 938,135,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,135,307.00/35,218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,637.59

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