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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.76, 48,624.99 and 19,320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.76, 48,624.99 and 19,320.17 is: 26,661.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.76 : 48,624.99 = 19,320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.76/48,624.99 = 19,320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.76x = 48,624.99 × 19,320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.76x = 939,443,073.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,443,073.05/35,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.64

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