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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.76, 48,690.36 and 19,368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.76, 48,690.36 and 19,368.96 is: 26,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.76 : 48,690.36 = 19,368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.76/48,690.36 = 19,368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.76x = 48,690.36 × 19,368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.76x = 943,081,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,081,635.23/35,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.25

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