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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.58, 48,641.69 and 19,331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.58, 48,641.69 and 19,331.61 is: 26,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.58 : 48,641.69 = 19,331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.58/48,641.69 = 19,331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.58x = 48,641.69 × 19,331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.58x = 940,322,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,322,180.82/35,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,678.39

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