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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.41, 48,616.41 and 19,312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.41, 48,616.41 and 19,312.87 is: 26,652.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.41 : 48,616.41 = 19,312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.41/48,616.41 = 19,312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.41x = 48,616.41 × 19,312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.41x = 938,922,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,922,406.20/35,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,652.42

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