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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.50, 48,630.17 and 19,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.50, 48,630.17 and 19,323.90 is: 26,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.50 : 48,630.17 = 19,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.50/48,630.17 = 19,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.50x = 48,630.17 × 19,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.50x = 939,724,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,724,542.06/35,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.80

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