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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.12, 48,627.08 and 19,322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.12, 48,627.08 and 19,322.58 is: 26,665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.12 : 48,627.08 = 19,322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.12/48,627.08 = 19,322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.12x = 48,627.08 × 19,322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.12x = 939,600,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,600,643.47/35,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.08

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