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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.43, 48,639 and 19,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.43, 48,639 and 19,329.74 is: 26,675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.43 : 48,639 = 19,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.43/48,639 = 19,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.43x = 48,639 × 19,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.43x = 940,179,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,179,223.86/35,245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.21

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