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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.83, 48,642.03 and 19,331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.83, 48,642.03 and 19,331.86 is: 26,678.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.83 : 48,642.03 = 19,331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.83/48,642.03 = 19,331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.83x = 48,642.03 × 19,331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.83x = 940,340,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,340,914.08/35,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,678.74

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