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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,248.77, 48,643.88 and 19,332.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,248.77, 48,643.88 and 19,332.95 is: 26,679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,248.77 : 48,643.88 = 19,332.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,248.77/48,643.88 = 19,332.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,248.77x = 48,643.88 × 19,332.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,248.77x = 940,429,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,429,359.96/35,248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,679.78

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