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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.85, 48,604.01 and 19,304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.85, 48,604.01 and 19,304.96 is: 26,640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.85 : 48,604.01 = 19,304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.85/48,604.01 = 19,304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.85x = 48,604.01 × 19,304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.85x = 938,298,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,298,129.34/35,220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,640.42

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