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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244, 48,636.36 and 19,328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244, 48,636.36 and 19,328.10 is: 26,672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244 : 48,636.36 = 19,328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244/48,636.36 = 19,328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244x = 48,636.36 × 19,328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244x = 940,048,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,048,429.72/35,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,672.58

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