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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.08, 48,686.16 and 19,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.08, 48,686.16 and 19,365.24 is: 26,723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.08 : 48,686.16 = 19,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.08/48,686.16 = 19,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.08x = 48,686.16 × 19,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.08x = 942,819,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,819,173.08/35,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,723.08

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