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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.37, 48,622.34 and 19,318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.37, 48,622.34 and 19,318.89 is: 26,661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.37 : 48,622.34 = 19,318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.37/48,622.34 = 19,318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.37x = 48,622.34 × 19,318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.37x = 939,329,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,329,638.00/35,231.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.74

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