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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.80, 48,628.13 and 19,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.80, 48,628.13 and 19,322.52 is: 26,665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.80 : 48,628.13 = 19,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.80/48,628.13 = 19,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.80x = 48,628.13 × 19,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.80x = 939,617,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,617,674.73/35,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.05

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