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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.64, 48,651.71 and 19,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.64, 48,651.71 and 19,340.16 is: 26,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.64 : 48,651.71 = 19,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.64/48,651.71 = 19,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.64x = 48,651.71 × 19,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.64x = 940,931,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,931,855.67/35,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.10

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