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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,224.26, 48,609.52 and 19,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,224.26, 48,609.52 and 19,309.28 is: 26,646.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,224.26 : 48,609.52 = 19,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,224.26/48,609.52 = 19,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,224.26x = 48,609.52 × 19,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,224.26x = 938,614,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,614,832.35/35,224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,646.83

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