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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.37, 48,621.98 and 19,317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.37, 48,621.98 and 19,317.78 is: 26,658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.37 : 48,621.98 = 19,317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.37/48,621.98 = 19,317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.37x = 48,621.98 × 19,317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.37x = 939,268,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,268,470.10/35,233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.49

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