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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.92, 48,686 and 19,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.92, 48,686 and 19,364.56 is: 26,722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.92 : 48,686 = 19,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.92/48,686 = 19,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.92x = 48,686 × 19,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.92x = 942,782,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,782,968.16/35,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,722.93

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