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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.82, 48,654.36 and 19,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.82, 48,654.36 and 19,341.52 is: 26,691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.82 : 48,654.36 = 19,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.82/48,654.36 = 19,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.82x = 48,654.36 × 19,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.82x = 941,049,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,049,277.03/35,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.27

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