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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239, 48,629.48 and 19,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239, 48,629.48 and 19,323.40 is: 26,666.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239 : 48,629.48 = 19,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239/48,629.48 = 19,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239x = 48,629.48 × 19,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239x = 939,686,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,686,893.83/35,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.11

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