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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.56, 48,622.98 and 19,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.56, 48,622.98 and 19,317.06 is: 26,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.56 : 48,622.98 = 19,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.56/48,622.98 = 19,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.56x = 48,622.98 × 19,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.56x = 939,253,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,253,022.04/35,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,657.91

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