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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.88, 48,619.56 and 19,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.88, 48,619.56 and 19,316.34 is: 26,656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.88 : 48,619.56 = 19,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.88/48,619.56 = 19,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.88x = 48,619.56 × 19,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.88x = 939,151,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,151,951.61/35,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.31

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