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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.50, 48,644.97 and 19,334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.50, 48,644.97 and 19,334.75 is: 26,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.50 : 48,644.97 = 19,334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.50/48,644.97 = 19,334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.50x = 48,644.97 × 19,334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.50x = 940,538,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,538,333.71/35,249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.32

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