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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,226, 48,610.80 and 19,310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,226, 48,610.80 and 19,310.04 is: 26,647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,226 : 48,610.80 = 19,310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,226/48,610.80 = 19,310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,226x = 48,610.80 × 19,310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,226x = 938,676,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,676,492.43/35,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,647.26

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