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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.96, 48,618.52 and 19,315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.96, 48,618.52 and 19,315.54 is: 26,655.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.96 : 48,618.52 = 19,315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.96/48,618.52 = 19,315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.96x = 48,618.52 × 19,315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.96x = 939,092,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,092,967.80/35,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.33

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