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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.32, 48,638.54 and 19,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.32, 48,638.54 and 19,329.32 is: 26,675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.32 : 48,638.54 = 19,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.32/48,638.54 = 19,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.32x = 48,638.54 × 19,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.32x = 940,149,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,149,903.99/35,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.22

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