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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.58, 48,624.73 and 19,319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.58, 48,624.73 and 19,319.99 is: 26,661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.58 : 48,624.73 = 19,319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.58/48,624.73 = 19,319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.58x = 48,624.73 × 19,319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.58x = 939,429,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,429,297.35/35,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.38

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