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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,242, 48,629.49 and 19,322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,242, 48,629.49 and 19,322.26 is: 26,662.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,242 : 48,629.49 = 19,322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,242/48,629.49 = 19,322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,242x = 48,629.49 × 19,322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,242x = 939,631,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,631,649.45/35,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,662.27

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