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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,224.79, 48,609.99 and 19,309.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,224.79, 48,609.99 and 19,309.91 is: 26,647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,224.79 : 48,609.99 = 19,309.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,224.79/48,609.99 = 19,309.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,224.79x = 48,609.99 × 19,309.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,224.79x = 938,654,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,654,532.00/35,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,647.56

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