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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.95, 48,610.58 and 19,308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.95, 48,610.58 and 19,308.06 is: 26,645.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.95 : 48,610.58 = 19,308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.95/48,610.58 = 19,308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.95x = 48,610.58 × 19,308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.95x = 938,575,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,575,898.73/35,223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,645.96

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