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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241, 48,628.14 and 19,321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241, 48,628.14 and 19,321.26 is: 26,660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241 : 48,628.14 = 19,321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241/48,628.14 = 19,321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241x = 48,628.14 × 19,321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241x = 939,556,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,556,936.26/35,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.90

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