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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.14, 48,661.76 and 19,346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.14, 48,661.76 and 19,346.55 is: 26,698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.14 : 48,661.76 = 19,346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.14/48,661.76 = 19,346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.14x = 48,661.76 × 19,346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.14x = 941,437,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,437,038.81/35,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,698.24

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