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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.04, 48,626.12 and 19,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.04, 48,626.12 and 19,322.15 is: 26,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.04 : 48,626.12 = 19,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.04/48,626.12 = 19,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.04x = 48,626.12 × 19,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.04x = 939,560,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,560,989.73/35,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.26

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