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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.52, 48,605.42 and 19,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.52, 48,605.42 and 19,305.94 is: 26,642.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.52 : 48,605.42 = 19,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.52/48,605.42 = 19,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.52x = 48,605.42 × 19,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.52x = 938,373,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,373,322.19/35,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,642.05

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