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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237, 48,622.60 and 19,317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237, 48,622.60 and 19,317.26 is: 26,655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237 : 48,622.60 = 19,317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237/48,622.60 = 19,317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237x = 48,622.60 × 19,317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237x = 939,255,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,255,406.08/35,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.37

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