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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,242.56, 48,635.40 and 19,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,242.56, 48,635.40 and 19,326 is: 26,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,242.56 : 48,635.40 = 19,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,242.56/48,635.40 = 19,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,242.56x = 48,635.40 × 19,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,242.56x = 939,927,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,927,740.40/35,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,670.25

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