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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.42, 48,640.74 and 19,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.42, 48,640.74 and 19,330.88 is: 26,676.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.42 : 48,640.74 = 19,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.42/48,640.74 = 19,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.42x = 48,640.74 × 19,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.42x = 940,268,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,268,308.05/35,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,676.99

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