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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.41, 48,615.03 and 19,311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.41, 48,615.03 and 19,311.87 is: 26,651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.41 : 48,615.03 = 19,311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.41/48,615.03 = 19,311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.41x = 48,615.03 × 19,311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.41x = 938,847,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,847,139.41/35,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.04

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