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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.42, 48,629.70 and 19,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.42, 48,629.70 and 19,322.88 is: 26,665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.42 : 48,629.70 = 19,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.42/48,629.70 = 19,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.42x = 48,629.70 × 19,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.42x = 939,665,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,665,857.54/35,238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.95

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