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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.88, 48,636.81 and 19,331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.88, 48,636.81 and 19,331.19 is: 26,674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.88 : 48,636.81 = 19,331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.88/48,636.81 = 19,331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.88x = 48,636.81 × 19,331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.88x = 940,207,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,207,415.10/35,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.91

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