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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.12, 48,617.56 and 19,314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.12, 48,617.56 and 19,314.68 is: 26,654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.12 : 48,617.56 = 19,314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.12/48,617.56 = 19,314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.12x = 48,617.56 × 19,314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.12x = 939,032,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,032,274.12/35,230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.25

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