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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.99, 48,622.68 and 19,318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.99, 48,622.68 and 19,318.50 is: 26,659.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.99 : 48,622.68 = 19,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.99/48,622.68 = 19,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.99x = 48,622.68 × 19,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.99x = 939,317,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,317,243.58/35,233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.41

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