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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.15, 48,619.29 and 19,316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.15, 48,619.29 and 19,316.70 is: 26,658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.15 : 48,619.29 = 19,316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.15/48,619.29 = 19,316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.15x = 48,619.29 × 19,316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.15x = 939,164,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,164,239.14/35,229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.73

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