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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,242.74, 48,635.47 and 19,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,242.74, 48,635.47 and 19,326.14 is: 26,670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,242.74 : 48,635.47 = 19,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,242.74/48,635.47 = 19,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,242.74x = 48,635.47 × 19,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,242.74x = 939,935,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,935,865.55/35,242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,670.34

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