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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.62, 48,633.92 and 19,325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.62, 48,633.92 and 19,325.01 is: 26,668.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.62 : 48,633.92 = 19,325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.62/48,633.92 = 19,325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.62x = 48,633.92 × 19,325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.62x = 939,851,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,851,148.56/35,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,668.79

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