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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.95, 48,630.78 and 19,324.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.95, 48,630.78 and 19,324.35 is: 26,667.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.95 : 48,630.78 = 19,324.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.95/48,630.78 = 19,324.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.95x = 48,630.78 × 19,324.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.95x = 939,758,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,758,213.49/35,239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,667.41

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