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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.98, 48,658.23 and 19,342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.98, 48,658.23 and 19,342.46 is: 26,693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.98 : 48,658.23 = 19,342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.98/48,658.23 = 19,342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.98x = 48,658.23 × 19,342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.98x = 941,169,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,169,867.45/35,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,693.81

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