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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.56, 48,613.74 and 19,311.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.56, 48,613.74 and 19,311.97 is: 26,650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.56 : 48,613.74 = 19,311.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.56/48,613.74 = 19,311.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.56x = 48,613.74 × 19,311.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.56x = 938,827,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,827,148.61/35,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,650.36

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