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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.05, 48,628.47 and 19,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.05, 48,628.47 and 19,322.76 is: 26,665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.05 : 48,628.47 = 19,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.05/48,628.47 = 19,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.05x = 48,628.47 × 19,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.05x = 939,636,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,636,254.98/35,238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.39

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