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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.44, 48,686.72 and 19,148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.44, 48,686.72 and 19,148.38 is: 26,423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.44 : 48,686.72 = 19,148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.44/48,686.72 = 19,148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.44x = 48,686.72 × 19,148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.44x = 932,271,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,271,876.93/35,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.86

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