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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.72, 48,651.51 and 19,339.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.72, 48,651.51 and 19,339.21 is: 26,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.72 : 48,651.51 = 19,339.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.72/48,651.51 = 19,339.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.72x = 48,651.51 × 19,339.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.72x = 940,881,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,881,525.45/35,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,688.10

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