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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,226.68, 48,611.69 and 19,310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,226.68, 48,611.69 and 19,310.79 is: 26,648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,226.68 : 48,611.69 = 19,310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,226.68/48,611.69 = 19,310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,226.68x = 48,611.69 × 19,310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,226.68x = 938,729,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,729,797.52/35,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,648.26

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