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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.24, 48,650.56 and 19,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.24, 48,650.56 and 19,338.32 is: 26,686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.24 : 48,650.56 = 19,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.24/48,650.56 = 19,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.24x = 48,650.56 × 19,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.24x = 940,820,097.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,820,097.46/35,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,686.72

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