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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.64, 48,622.12 and 19,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.64, 48,622.12 and 19,317.12 is: 26,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.64 : 48,622.12 = 19,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.64/48,622.12 = 19,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.64x = 48,622.12 × 19,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.64x = 939,239,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,239,156.85/35,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.97

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