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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.49, 48,652.58 and 19,340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.49, 48,652.58 and 19,340.28 is: 26,689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.49 : 48,652.58 = 19,340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.49/48,652.58 = 19,340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.49x = 48,652.58 × 19,340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.49x = 940,954,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,954,423.22/35,255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,689.59

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