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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.60, 48,649.74 and 19,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.60, 48,649.74 and 19,338.12 is: 26,686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.60 : 48,649.74 = 19,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.60/48,649.74 = 19,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.60x = 48,649.74 × 19,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.60x = 940,794,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,794,510.09/35,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,686.48

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