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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.95, 48,629.97 and 19,323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.95, 48,629.97 and 19,323.46 is: 26,666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.95 : 48,629.97 = 19,323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.95/48,629.97 = 19,323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.95x = 48,629.97 × 19,323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.95x = 939,699,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,699,340.88/35,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.50

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