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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.51, 48,627.40 and 19,321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.51, 48,627.40 and 19,321.92 is: 26,664.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.51 : 48,627.40 = 19,321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.51/48,627.40 = 19,321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.51x = 48,627.40 × 19,321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.51x = 939,574,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,574,732.61/35,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.05

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