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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.56, 48,629.16 and 19,323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.56, 48,629.16 and 19,323.27 is: 26,666.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.56 : 48,629.16 = 19,323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.56/48,629.16 = 19,323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.56x = 48,629.16 × 19,323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.56x = 939,674,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,674,388.55/35,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.09

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