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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,248.22, 48,643.30 and 19,332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,248.22, 48,643.30 and 19,332.63 is: 26,679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,248.22 : 48,643.30 = 19,332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,248.22/48,643.30 = 19,332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,248.22x = 48,643.30 × 19,332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,248.22x = 940,402,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,402,920.88/35,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,679.44

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