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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.42, 48,608.09 and 19,308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.42, 48,608.09 and 19,308.54 is: 26,645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.42 : 48,608.09 = 19,308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.42/48,608.09 = 19,308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.42x = 48,608.09 × 19,308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.42x = 938,551,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,551,250.09/35,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,645.66

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