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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.39, 48,653.55 and 19,340.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.39, 48,653.55 and 19,340.79 is: 26,690.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.39 : 48,653.55 = 19,340.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.39/48,653.55 = 19,340.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.39x = 48,653.55 × 19,340.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.39x = 940,998,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,998,093.30/35,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,690.14

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