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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,236.28, 48,625.51 and 19,320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,236.28, 48,625.51 and 19,320.86 is: 26,662.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,236.28 : 48,625.51 = 19,320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,236.28/48,625.51 = 19,320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,236.28x = 48,625.51 × 19,320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,236.28x = 939,486,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,486,671.14/35,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,662.48

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