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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,240.04, 48,628.88 and 19,324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,240.04, 48,628.88 and 19,324.15 is: 26,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,240.04 : 48,628.88 = 19,324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,240.04/48,628.88 = 19,324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,240.04x = 48,628.88 × 19,324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,240.04x = 939,711,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,711,771.45/35,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.02

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