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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.73, 48,633.65 and 19,326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.73, 48,633.65 and 19,326.29 is: 26,670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.73 : 48,633.65 = 19,326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.73/48,633.65 = 19,326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.73x = 48,633.65 × 19,326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.73x = 939,907,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,907,927.03/35,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,670.32

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