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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.56, 48,631.26 and 19,323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.56, 48,631.26 and 19,323.06 is: 26,666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.56 : 48,631.26 = 19,323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.56/48,631.26 = 19,323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.56x = 48,631.26 × 19,323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.56x = 939,704,754.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,704,754.86/35,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.19

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