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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.51, 48,636.67 and 19,327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.51, 48,636.67 and 19,327.82 is: 26,672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.51 : 48,636.67 = 19,327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.51/48,636.67 = 19,327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.51x = 48,636.67 × 19,327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.51x = 940,040,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,040,803.16/35,243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,672.74

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