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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,219.87, 48,603.12 and 19,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,219.87, 48,603.12 and 19,304.28 is: 26,639.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,219.87 : 48,603.12 = 19,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,219.87/48,603.12 = 19,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,219.87x = 48,603.12 × 19,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,219.87x = 938,247,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,247,994.34/35,219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.74

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