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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.59, 48,632.81 and 19,326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.59, 48,632.81 and 19,326.33 is: 26,671.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.59 : 48,632.81 = 19,326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.59/48,632.81 = 19,326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.59x = 48,632.81 × 19,326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.59x = 939,893,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,893,638.26/35,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,671.53

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