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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.54, 48,619.44 and 19,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.54, 48,619.44 and 19,317 is: 26,657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.54 : 48,619.44 = 19,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.54/48,619.44 = 19,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.54x = 48,619.44 × 19,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.54x = 939,181,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,181,722.48/35,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,657.42

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