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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.92, 48,615.36 and 19,312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.92, 48,615.36 and 19,312.56 is: 26,651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.92 : 48,615.36 = 19,312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.92/48,615.36 = 19,312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.92x = 48,615.36 × 19,312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.92x = 938,887,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,887,056.92/35,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.79

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