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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256, 48,652.41 and 19,340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256, 48,652.41 and 19,340.31 is: 26,689.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256 : 48,652.41 = 19,340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256/48,652.41 = 19,340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256x = 48,652.41 × 19,340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256x = 940,952,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,952,691.65/35,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,689.15

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