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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,218.77, 48,601.62 and 19,303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,218.77, 48,601.62 and 19,303.18 is: 26,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,218.77 : 48,601.62 = 19,303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,218.77/48,601.62 = 19,303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,218.77x = 48,601.62 × 19,303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,218.77x = 938,165,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,165,819.15/35,218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,638.23

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