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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.58, 48,638.93 and 19,329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.58, 48,638.93 and 19,329.61 is: 26,675.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.58 : 48,638.93 = 19,329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.58/48,638.93 = 19,329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.58x = 48,638.93 × 19,329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.58x = 940,171,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,171,451.07/35,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.63

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