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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.42, 48,617.80 and 19,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.42, 48,617.80 and 19,313.88 is: 26,653.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.42 : 48,617.80 = 19,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.42/48,617.80 = 19,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.42x = 48,617.80 × 19,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.42x = 938,998,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,998,355.06/35,229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,653.81

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