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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.43, 48,636.24 and 19,327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.43, 48,636.24 and 19,327.74 is: 26,672.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.43 : 48,636.24 = 19,327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.43/48,636.24 = 19,327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.43x = 48,636.24 × 19,327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.43x = 940,028,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,028,601.30/35,243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,672.45

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