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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,277.72, 48,683.10 and 19,144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,277.72, 48,683.10 and 19,144.68 is: 26,419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,277.72 : 48,683.10 = 19,144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,277.72/48,683.10 = 19,144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,277.72x = 48,683.10 × 19,144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,277.72x = 932,022,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,022,127.49/35,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,419.57

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