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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,355.59, 48,791.57 and 19,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,355.59, 48,791.57 and 19,223.84 is: 26,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,355.59 : 48,791.57 = 19,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,355.59/48,791.57 = 19,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,355.59x = 48,791.57 × 19,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,355.59x = 937,961,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,961,551.15/35,355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,529.37

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