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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.18, 48,628.62 and 19,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.18, 48,628.62 and 19,322.60 is: 26,665.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.18 : 48,628.62 = 19,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.18/48,628.62 = 19,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.18x = 48,628.62 × 19,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.18x = 939,631,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,631,372.81/35,238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.15

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