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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.70, 48,615.69 and 19,313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.70, 48,615.69 and 19,313.80 is: 26,652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.70 : 48,615.69 = 19,313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.70/48,615.69 = 19,313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.70x = 48,615.69 × 19,313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.70x = 938,953,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,953,713.52/35,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,652.33

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