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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.76, 48,616.70 and 19,314.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.76, 48,616.70 and 19,314.17 is: 26,653.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.76 : 48,616.70 = 19,314.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.76/48,616.70 = 19,314.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.76x = 48,616.70 × 19,314.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.76x = 938,991,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,991,208.64/35,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,653.35

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