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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.98, 48,688.30 and 19,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.98, 48,688.30 and 19,366.88 is: 26,726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.98 : 48,688.30 = 19,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.98/48,688.30 = 19,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.98x = 48,688.30 × 19,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.98x = 942,940,171.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,940,171.65/35,280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,726.59

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