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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.50, 48,650.34 and 19,338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.50, 48,650.34 and 19,338.81 is: 26,687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.50 : 48,650.34 = 19,338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.50/48,650.34 = 19,338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.50x = 48,650.34 × 19,338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.50x = 940,839,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,839,681.70/35,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,687.08

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