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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227, 48,612.18 and 19,311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227, 48,612.18 and 19,311.04 is: 26,648.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227 : 48,612.18 = 19,311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227/48,612.18 = 19,311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227x = 48,612.18 × 19,311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227x = 938,751,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,751,752.47/35,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,648.64

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