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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.59, 48,618.20 and 19,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.59, 48,618.20 and 19,314.70 is: 26,654.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.59 : 48,618.20 = 19,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.59/48,618.20 = 19,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.59x = 48,618.20 × 19,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.59x = 939,045,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,045,947.54/35,230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.28

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