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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.37, 48,620.96 and 19,317.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.37, 48,620.96 and 19,317.89 is: 26,660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.37 : 48,620.96 = 19,317.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.37/48,620.96 = 19,317.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.37x = 48,620.96 × 19,317.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.37x = 939,254,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,254,454.38/35,230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.36

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