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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.62, 48,627.77 and 19,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.62, 48,627.77 and 19,323.08 is: 26,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.62 : 48,627.77 = 19,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.62/48,627.77 = 19,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.62x = 48,627.77 × 19,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.62x = 939,638,289.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,638,289.93/35,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.77

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