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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,224.39, 48,610.59 and 19,309.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,224.39, 48,610.59 and 19,309.43 is: 26,647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,224.39 : 48,610.59 = 19,309.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,224.39/48,610.59 = 19,309.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,224.39x = 48,610.59 × 19,309.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,224.39x = 938,642,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,642,784.86/35,224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,647.53

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