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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.34, 48,660.35 and 19,346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.34, 48,660.35 and 19,346.45 is: 26,697.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.34 : 48,660.35 = 19,346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.34/48,660.35 = 19,346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.34x = 48,660.35 × 19,346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.34x = 941,404,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,404,688.22/35,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,697.17

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