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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.06, 48,652.66 and 19,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.06, 48,652.66 and 19,338.56 is: 26,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.06 : 48,652.66 = 19,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.06/48,652.66 = 19,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.06x = 48,652.66 × 19,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.06x = 940,872,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,872,384.57/35,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,687.58

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