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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,375.20, 48,816.76 and 19,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,375.20, 48,816.76 and 19,242 is: 26,553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,375.20 : 48,816.76 = 19,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,375.20/48,816.76 = 19,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,375.20x = 48,816.76 × 19,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,375.20x = 939,332,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,332,095.92/35,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,553.41

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