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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.75, 48,641.18 and 19,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.75, 48,641.18 and 19,332 is: 26,678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.75 : 48,641.18 = 19,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.75/48,641.18 = 19,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.75x = 48,641.18 × 19,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.75x = 940,331,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,331,195.10/35,246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,678.53

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