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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.94, 48,638.26 and 19,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.94, 48,638.26 and 19,329.46 is: 26,674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.94 : 48,638.26 = 19,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.94/48,638.26 = 19,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.94x = 48,638.26 × 19,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.94x = 940,151,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,151,301.14/35,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.79

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