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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.95, 48,618.63 and 19,316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.95, 48,618.63 and 19,316.88 is: 26,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.95 : 48,618.63 = 19,316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.95/48,618.63 = 19,316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.95x = 48,618.63 × 19,316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.95x = 939,160,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,160,241.47/35,230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,657.25

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