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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,219.27, 48,602.31 and 19,303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,219.27, 48,602.31 and 19,303.68 is: 26,638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,219.27 : 48,602.31 = 19,303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,219.27/48,602.31 = 19,303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,219.27x = 48,602.31 × 19,303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,219.27x = 938,203,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,203,439.50/35,219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,638.93

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