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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.96, 48,617.15 and 19,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.96, 48,617.15 and 19,314.54 is: 26,653.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.96 : 48,617.15 = 19,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.96/48,617.15 = 19,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.96x = 48,617.15 × 19,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.96x = 939,017,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,017,791.79/35,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,653.96

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