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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,248.60, 48,644.85 and 19,334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,248.60, 48,644.85 and 19,334.53 is: 26,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,248.60 : 48,644.85 = 19,334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,248.60/48,644.85 = 19,334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,248.60x = 48,644.85 × 19,334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,248.60x = 940,525,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,525,311.67/35,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.63

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