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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.10, 48,629.90 and 19,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.10, 48,629.90 and 19,323.54 is: 26,666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.10 : 48,629.90 = 19,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.10/48,629.90 = 19,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.10x = 48,629.90 × 19,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.10x = 939,701,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,701,866.15/35,239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.46

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