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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.52, 48,614.04 and 19,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.52, 48,614.04 and 19,312.64 is: 26,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.52 : 48,614.04 = 19,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.52/48,614.04 = 19,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.52x = 48,614.04 × 19,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.52x = 938,865,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,865,453.47/35,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.48

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