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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.28, 48,628.84 and 19,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.28, 48,628.84 and 19,322.40 is: 26,664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.28 : 48,628.84 = 19,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.28/48,628.84 = 19,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.28x = 48,628.84 × 19,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.28x = 939,625,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,625,898.02/35,238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.92

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