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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.05, 48,629.85 and 19,323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.05, 48,629.85 and 19,323.76 is: 26,666.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.05 : 48,629.85 = 19,323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.05/48,629.85 = 19,323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.05x = 48,629.85 × 19,323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.05x = 939,711,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,711,550.24/35,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.77

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