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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.96, 48,638.25 and 19,329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.96, 48,638.25 and 19,329.45 is: 26,674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.96 : 48,638.25 = 19,329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.96/48,638.25 = 19,329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.96x = 48,638.25 × 19,329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.96x = 940,150,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,150,621.46/35,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.75

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