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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,232.84, 48,621.30 and 19,316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,232.84, 48,621.30 and 19,316.95 is: 26,657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,232.84 : 48,621.30 = 19,316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,232.84/48,621.30 = 19,316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,232.84x = 48,621.30 × 19,316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,232.84x = 939,215,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,215,221.04/35,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,657.38

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