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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.84, 48,659.49 and 19,345.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.84, 48,659.49 and 19,345.23 is: 26,696.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.84 : 48,659.49 = 19,345.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.84/48,659.49 = 19,345.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.84x = 48,659.49 × 19,345.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.84x = 941,329,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,329,025.73/35,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,696.92

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