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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.62, 48,619.62 and 19,316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.62, 48,619.62 and 19,316.18 is: 26,656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.62 : 48,619.62 = 19,316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.62/48,619.62 = 19,316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.62x = 48,619.62 × 19,316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.62x = 939,145,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,145,331.45/35,231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.32

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