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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,250.33, 48,648.57 and 19,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,250.33, 48,648.57 and 19,337.88 is: 26,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,250.33 : 48,648.57 = 19,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,250.33/48,648.57 = 19,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,250.33x = 48,648.57 × 19,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,250.33x = 940,760,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,760,208.83/35,250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,687.98

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