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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241, 48,632.24 and 19,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241, 48,632.24 and 19,325.40 is: 26,668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241 : 48,632.24 = 19,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241/48,632.24 = 19,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241x = 48,632.24 × 19,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241x = 939,837,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,837,490.90/35,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,668.87

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