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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.16, 48,606.41 and 19,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.16, 48,606.41 and 19,305.60 is: 26,642.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.16 : 48,606.41 = 19,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.16/48,606.41 = 19,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.16x = 48,606.41 × 19,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.16x = 938,375,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,375,908.90/35,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,642.39

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