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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.37, 48,652.14 and 19,339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.37, 48,652.14 and 19,339.71 is: 26,688.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.37 : 48,652.14 = 19,339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.37/48,652.14 = 19,339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.37x = 48,652.14 × 19,339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.37x = 940,918,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,918,442.23/35,255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,688.66

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