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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.46, 48,627.32 and 19,321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.46, 48,627.32 and 19,321.86 is: 26,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.46 : 48,627.32 = 19,321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.46/48,627.32 = 19,321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.46x = 48,627.32 × 19,321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.46x = 939,570,269.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,570,269.22/35,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.96

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