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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.64, 48,618.76 and 19,314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.64, 48,618.76 and 19,314.76 is: 26,655.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.64 : 48,618.76 = 19,314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.64/48,618.76 = 19,314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.64x = 48,618.76 × 19,314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.64x = 939,059,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,059,437.80/35,229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.38

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