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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,232.82, 48,620.95 and 19,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,232.82, 48,620.95 and 19,317.24 is: 26,657.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,232.82 : 48,620.95 = 19,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,232.82/48,620.95 = 19,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,232.82x = 48,620.95 × 19,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,232.82x = 939,222,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,222,511.88/35,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,657.60

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