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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.72, 48,637.67 and 19,329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.72, 48,637.67 and 19,329.17 is: 26,674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.72 : 48,637.67 = 19,329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.72/48,637.67 = 19,329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.72x = 48,637.67 × 19,329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.72x = 940,125,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,125,452.00/35,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.22

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