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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.47, 48,616.65 and 19,313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.47, 48,616.65 and 19,313.57 is: 26,652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.47 : 48,616.65 = 19,313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.47/48,616.65 = 19,313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.47x = 48,616.65 × 19,313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.47x = 938,961,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,961,194.48/35,229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,652.72

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