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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.45, 48,624.54 and 19,319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.45, 48,624.54 and 19,319.87 is: 26,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.45 : 48,624.54 = 19,319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.45/48,624.54 = 19,319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.45x = 48,624.54 × 19,319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.45x = 939,419,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,419,548.49/35,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.20

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