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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.33, 48,643.06 and 19,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.33, 48,643.06 and 19,333.88 is: 26,682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.33 : 48,643.06 = 19,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.33/48,643.06 = 19,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.33x = 48,643.06 × 19,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.33x = 940,459,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,459,158.15/35,246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.47

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