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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.90, 48,615.33 and 19,313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.90, 48,615.33 and 19,313.48 is: 26,652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.90 : 48,615.33 = 19,313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.90/48,615.33 = 19,313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.90x = 48,615.33 × 19,313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.90x = 938,931,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,931,203.65/35,228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,652.30

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