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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.96, 48,649.04 and 19,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.96, 48,649.04 and 19,337.48 is: 26,685.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.96 : 48,649.04 = 19,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.96/48,649.04 = 19,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.96x = 48,649.04 × 19,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.96x = 940,749,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,749,838.02/35,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,685.70

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