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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.42, 48,633.84 and 19,325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.42, 48,633.84 and 19,325.88 is: 26,670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.42 : 48,633.84 = 19,325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.42/48,633.84 = 19,325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.42x = 48,633.84 × 19,325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.42x = 939,891,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,891,755.78/35,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,670.09

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