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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.96, 48,620.04 and 19,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.96, 48,620.04 and 19,317.44 is: 26,658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.96 : 48,620.04 = 19,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.96/48,620.04 = 19,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.96x = 48,620.04 × 19,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.96x = 939,214,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,214,705.50/35,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.03

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