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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,218.72, 48,602.82 and 19,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,218.72, 48,602.82 and 19,303.48 is: 26,639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,218.72 : 48,602.82 = 19,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,218.72/48,602.82 = 19,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,218.72x = 48,602.82 × 19,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,218.72x = 938,203,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,203,563.81/35,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.34

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