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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.10, 48,614.92 and 19,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.10, 48,614.92 and 19,312.80 is: 26,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.10 : 48,614.92 = 19,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.10/48,614.92 = 19,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.10x = 48,614.92 × 19,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.10x = 938,890,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,890,226.98/35,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.74

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