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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.38, 48,621.72 and 19,317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.38, 48,621.72 and 19,317.79 is: 26,658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.38 : 48,621.72 = 19,317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.38/48,621.72 = 19,317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.38x = 48,621.72 × 19,317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.38x = 939,264,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,264,200.96/35,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.36

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