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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.68, 48,624.98 and 19,319.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.68, 48,624.98 and 19,319.85 is: 26,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.68 : 48,624.98 = 19,319.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.68/48,624.98 = 19,319.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.68x = 48,624.98 × 19,319.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.68x = 939,427,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,427,223.25/35,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.25

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