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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.60, 48,641.08 and 19,332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.60, 48,641.08 and 19,332.34 is: 26,679.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.60 : 48,641.08 = 19,332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.60/48,641.08 = 19,332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.60x = 48,641.08 × 19,332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.60x = 940,345,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,345,896.53/35,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,679.81

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