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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.80, 48,637.80 and 19,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.80, 48,637.80 and 19,329.30 is: 26,673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.80 : 48,637.80 = 19,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.80/48,637.80 = 19,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.80x = 48,637.80 × 19,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.80x = 940,134,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,134,627.54/35,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,673.66

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