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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.96, 48,642.26 and 19,332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.96, 48,642.26 and 19,332.54 is: 26,678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.96 : 48,642.26 = 19,332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.96/48,642.26 = 19,332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.96x = 48,642.26 × 19,332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.96x = 940,378,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,378,340.48/35,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,678.94

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