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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,232.18, 48,619.14 and 19,316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,232.18, 48,619.14 and 19,316.28 is: 26,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,232.18 : 48,619.14 = 19,316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,232.18/48,619.14 = 19,316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,232.18x = 48,619.14 × 19,316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,232.18x = 939,140,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,140,921.60/35,232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.77

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