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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.96, 48,687.54 and 19,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.96, 48,687.54 and 19,365.68 is: 26,724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.96 : 48,687.54 = 19,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.96/48,687.54 = 19,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.96x = 48,687.54 × 19,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.96x = 942,867,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,867,319.63/35,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.54

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