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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.08, 48,635.72 and 19,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.08, 48,635.72 and 19,328.24 is: 26,672.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.08 : 48,635.72 = 19,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.08/48,635.72 = 19,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.08x = 48,635.72 × 19,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.08x = 940,042,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,042,868.73/35,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,672.36

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