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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.64, 48,652.38 and 19,340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.64, 48,652.38 and 19,340.22 is: 26,689.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.64 : 48,652.38 = 19,340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.64/48,652.38 = 19,340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.64x = 48,652.38 × 19,340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.64x = 940,947,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,947,732.72/35,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,689.28

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