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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.50, 48,607.11 and 19,306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.50, 48,607.11 and 19,306.53 is: 26,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.50 : 48,607.11 = 19,306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.50/48,607.11 = 19,306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.50x = 48,607.11 × 19,306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.50x = 938,434,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,434,627.43/35,221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,643.80

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