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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.20, 48,606.12 and 19,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.20, 48,606.12 and 19,305.60 is: 26,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.20 : 48,606.12 = 19,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.20/48,606.12 = 19,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.20x = 48,606.12 × 19,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.20x = 938,370,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,370,310.27/35,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,642.20

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