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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.64, 48,617.21 and 19,315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.64, 48,617.21 and 19,315.19 is: 26,656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.64 : 48,617.21 = 19,315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.64/48,617.21 = 19,315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.64x = 48,617.21 × 19,315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.64x = 939,050,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,050,818.25/35,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.65

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