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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,240.54, 48,629.57 and 19,324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,240.54, 48,629.57 and 19,324.65 is: 26,666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,240.54 : 48,629.57 = 19,324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,240.54/48,629.57 = 19,324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,240.54x = 48,629.57 × 19,324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,240.54x = 939,749,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,749,419.90/35,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.71

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