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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,283.24, 48,690.72 and 19,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,283.24, 48,690.72 and 19,368 is: 26,727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,283.24 : 48,690.72 = 19,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,283.24/48,690.72 = 19,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,283.24x = 48,690.72 × 19,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,283.24x = 943,041,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,041,864.96/35,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,727.76

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