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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.60, 48,624.08 and 19,319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.60, 48,624.08 and 19,319.51 is: 26,660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.60 : 48,624.08 = 19,319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.60/48,624.08 = 19,319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.60x = 48,624.08 × 19,319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.60x = 939,393,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,393,060.08/35,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.34

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