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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.23, 48,632.96 and 19,325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.23, 48,632.96 and 19,325.79 is: 26,669.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.23 : 48,632.96 = 19,325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.23/48,632.96 = 19,325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.23x = 48,632.96 × 19,325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.23x = 939,870,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,870,311.65/35,241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.63

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