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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.36, 48,688.38 and 19,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.36, 48,688.38 and 19,365.48 is: 26,725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.36 : 48,688.38 = 19,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.36/48,688.38 = 19,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.36x = 48,688.38 × 19,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.36x = 942,873,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,873,849.12/35,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.18

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