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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.38, 48,608.01 and 19,307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.38, 48,608.01 and 19,307.83 is: 26,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.38 : 48,608.01 = 19,307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.38/48,608.01 = 19,307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.38x = 48,608.01 × 19,307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.38x = 938,515,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,515,193.72/35,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,645.42

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