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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.97, 48,620.10 and 19,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.97, 48,620.10 and 19,316.08 is: 26,656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.97 : 48,620.10 = 19,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.97/48,620.10 = 19,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.97x = 48,620.10 × 19,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.97x = 939,149,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,149,741.21/35,231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.18

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