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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.96, 48,629.57 and 19,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.96, 48,629.57 and 19,323.54 is: 26,666.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.96 : 48,629.57 = 19,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.96/48,629.57 = 19,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.96x = 48,629.57 × 19,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.96x = 939,695,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,695,344.46/35,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.38

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