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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.47, 48,618.03 and 19,314.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.47, 48,618.03 and 19,314.57 is: 26,654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.47 : 48,618.03 = 19,314.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.47/48,618.03 = 19,314.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.47x = 48,618.03 × 19,314.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.47x = 939,036,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,036,343.70/35,230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.10

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