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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.96, 48,690.30 and 19,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.96, 48,690.30 and 19,367.68 is: 26,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.96 : 48,690.30 = 19,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.96/48,690.30 = 19,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.96x = 48,690.30 × 19,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.96x = 943,018,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,018,149.50/35,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,727.30

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