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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,248.38, 48,638.91 and 19,332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,248.38, 48,638.91 and 19,332.69 is: 26,677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,248.38 : 48,638.91 = 19,332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,248.38/48,638.91 = 19,332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,248.38x = 48,638.91 × 19,332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,248.38x = 940,320,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,320,968.97/35,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,677.00

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