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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.03, 48,617.38 and 19,315.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.03, 48,617.38 and 19,315.49 is: 26,655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.03 : 48,617.38 = 19,315.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.03/48,617.38 = 19,315.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.03x = 48,617.38 × 19,315.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.03x = 939,068,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,068,590.47/35,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.35

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