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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257, 48,654.84 and 19,124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257, 48,654.84 and 19,124.32 is: 26,391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257 : 48,654.84 = 19,124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257/48,654.84 = 19,124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257x = 48,654.84 × 19,124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257x = 930,490,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,490,729.71/35,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,391.66

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