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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.42, 48,625.55 and 19,319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.42, 48,625.55 and 19,319.87 is: 26,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.42 : 48,625.55 = 19,319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.42/48,625.55 = 19,319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.42x = 48,625.55 × 19,319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.42x = 939,439,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,439,210.08/35,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.79

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