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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.53, 48,605.40 and 19,305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.53, 48,605.40 and 19,305.93 is: 26,642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.53 : 48,605.40 = 19,305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.53/48,605.40 = 19,305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.53x = 48,605.40 × 19,305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.53x = 938,372,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,372,450.02/35,221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,642.01

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