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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,224.50, 48,611.25 and 19,309.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,224.50, 48,611.25 and 19,309.53 is: 26,647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,224.50 : 48,611.25 = 19,309.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,224.50/48,611.25 = 19,309.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,224.50x = 48,611.25 × 19,309.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,224.50x = 938,660,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,660,390.21/35,224.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,647.94

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