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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.30, 48,626.12 and 19,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.30, 48,626.12 and 19,320.32 is: 26,662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.30 : 48,626.12 = 19,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.30/48,626.12 = 19,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.30x = 48,626.12 × 19,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.30x = 939,472,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,472,368.62/35,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,662.81

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