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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.14, 48,638.91 and 19,329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.14, 48,638.91 and 19,329.45 is: 26,674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.14 : 48,638.91 = 19,329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.14/48,638.91 = 19,329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.14x = 48,638.91 × 19,329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.14x = 940,163,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,163,378.90/35,245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.98

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