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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.84, 48,629.16 and 19,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.84, 48,629.16 and 19,322.56 is: 26,665.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.84 : 48,629.16 = 19,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.84/48,629.16 = 19,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.84x = 48,629.16 × 19,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.84x = 939,639,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,639,861.85/35,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.65

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