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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228, 48,613.56 and 19,312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228, 48,613.56 and 19,312.04 is: 26,650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228 : 48,613.56 = 19,312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228/48,613.56 = 19,312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228x = 48,613.56 × 19,312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228x = 938,827,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,827,015.26/35,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,650.02

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