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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.35, 48,618.21 and 19,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.35, 48,618.21 and 19,315.26 is: 26,654.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.35 : 48,618.21 = 19,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.35/48,618.21 = 19,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.35x = 48,618.21 × 19,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.35x = 939,073,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,073,123.79/35,231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.47

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