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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,240.43, 48,632.22 and 19,325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,240.43, 48,632.22 and 19,325.28 is: 26,669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,240.43 : 48,632.22 = 19,325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,240.43/48,632.22 = 19,325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,240.43x = 48,632.22 × 19,325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,240.43x = 939,831,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,831,268.52/35,240.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.12

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