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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.20, 48,617.76 and 19,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.20, 48,617.76 and 19,315.30 is: 26,654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.20 : 48,617.76 = 19,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.20/48,617.76 = 19,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.20x = 48,617.76 × 19,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.20x = 939,066,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,066,619.73/35,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.40

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