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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.46, 48,615.66 and 19,312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.46, 48,615.66 and 19,312.56 is: 26,651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.46 : 48,615.66 = 19,312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.46/48,615.66 = 19,312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.46x = 48,615.66 × 19,312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.46x = 938,892,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,892,850.69/35,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.54

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