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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.58, 48,648.56 and 19,337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.58, 48,648.56 and 19,337.07 is: 26,685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.58 : 48,648.56 = 19,337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.58/48,648.56 = 19,337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.58x = 48,648.56 × 19,337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.58x = 940,720,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,720,339.78/35,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,685.15

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