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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.86, 48,615.57 and 19,312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.86, 48,615.57 and 19,312.17 is: 26,651.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.86 : 48,615.57 = 19,312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.86/48,615.57 = 19,312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.86x = 48,615.57 × 19,312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.86x = 938,872,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,872,152.49/35,227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.41

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