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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.32, 48,668.61 and 19,352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.32, 48,668.61 and 19,352.42 is: 26,705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.32 : 48,668.61 = 19,352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.32/48,668.61 = 19,352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.32x = 48,668.61 × 19,352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.32x = 941,855,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,855,381.54/35,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,705.42

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