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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245, 48,633.66 and 19,325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245, 48,633.66 and 19,325.26 is: 26,666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245 : 48,633.66 = 19,325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245/48,633.66 = 19,325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245x = 48,633.66 × 19,325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245x = 939,858,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,858,124.25/35,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.42

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