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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,242.83, 48,636.51 and 19,327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,242.83, 48,636.51 and 19,327.86 is: 26,673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,242.83 : 48,636.51 = 19,327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,242.83/48,636.51 = 19,327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,242.83x = 48,636.51 × 19,327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,242.83x = 940,039,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,039,656.17/35,242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,673.22

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