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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.44, 48,643.84 and 19,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.44, 48,643.84 and 19,333.12 is: 26,679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.44 : 48,643.84 = 19,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.44/48,643.84 = 19,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.44x = 48,643.84 × 19,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.44x = 940,437,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,437,195.98/35,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,679.49

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