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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.13, 48,618.54 and 19,315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.13, 48,618.54 and 19,315.58 is: 26,655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.13 : 48,618.54 = 19,315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.13/48,618.54 = 19,315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.13x = 48,618.54 × 19,315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.13x = 939,095,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,095,055.76/35,231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.26

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