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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.52, 48,608.32 and 19,308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.52, 48,608.32 and 19,308.64 is: 26,645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.52 : 48,608.32 = 19,308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.52/48,608.32 = 19,308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.52x = 48,608.32 × 19,308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.52x = 938,560,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,560,551.88/35,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,645.85

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