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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.03, 48,618.76 and 19,316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.03, 48,618.76 and 19,316.49 is: 26,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.03 : 48,618.76 = 19,316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.03/48,618.76 = 19,316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.03x = 48,618.76 × 19,316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.03x = 939,143,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,143,791.35/35,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.72

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