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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.82, 48,636.45 and 19,328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.82, 48,636.45 and 19,328.49 is: 26,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.82 : 48,636.45 = 19,328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.82/48,636.45 = 19,328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.82x = 48,636.45 × 19,328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.82x = 940,069,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,069,137.46/35,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,673.30

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