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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.84, 48,665.46 and 19,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.84, 48,665.46 and 19,348.96 is: 26,702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.84 : 48,665.46 = 19,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.84/48,665.46 = 19,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.84x = 48,665.46 × 19,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.84x = 941,626,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,626,038.92/35,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,702.31

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