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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,242.30, 48,635.79 and 19,327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,242.30, 48,635.79 and 19,327.33 is: 26,672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,242.30 : 48,635.79 = 19,327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,242.30/48,635.79 = 19,327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,242.30x = 48,635.79 × 19,327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,242.30x = 939,999,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,999,963.14/35,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,672.49

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