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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,203.38, 48,580.69 and 19,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,203.38, 48,580.69 and 19,287.90 is: 26,617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,203.38 : 48,580.69 = 19,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,203.38/48,580.69 = 19,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,203.38x = 48,580.69 × 19,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,203.38x = 937,019,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,019,199.53/35,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,617.31

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