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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.32, 48,637.16 and 19,328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.32, 48,637.16 and 19,328.32 is: 26,673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.32 : 48,637.16 = 19,328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.32/48,637.16 = 19,328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.32x = 48,637.16 × 19,328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.32x = 940,074,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,074,592.37/35,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,673.84

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