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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.46, 48,632.84 and 19,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.46, 48,632.84 and 19,325.86 is: 26,669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.46 : 48,632.84 = 19,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.46/48,632.84 = 19,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.46x = 48,632.84 × 19,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.46x = 939,871,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,871,457.24/35,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.48

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