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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,236, 48,621.22 and 19,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,236, 48,621.22 and 19,316.26 is: 26,653.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,236 : 48,621.22 = 19,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,236/48,621.22 = 19,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,236x = 48,621.22 × 19,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,236x = 939,180,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,180,127.04/35,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,653.99

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