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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.60, 48,626.83 and 19,321.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.60, 48,626.83 and 19,321.51 is: 26,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.60 : 48,626.83 = 19,321.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.60/48,626.83 = 19,321.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.60x = 48,626.83 × 19,321.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.60x = 939,543,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,543,782.11/35,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.10

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