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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.68, 48,613.06 and 19,311.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.68, 48,613.06 and 19,311.79 is: 26,649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.68 : 48,613.06 = 19,311.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.68/48,613.06 = 19,311.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.68x = 48,613.06 × 19,311.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.68x = 938,805,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,805,205.98/35,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,649.65

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