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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.64, 48,607.90 and 19,306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.64, 48,607.90 and 19,306.98 is: 26,643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.64 : 48,607.90 = 19,306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.64/48,607.90 = 19,306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.64x = 48,607.90 × 19,306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.64x = 938,471,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,471,753.14/35,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,643.99

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