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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,283.45, 48,690.63 and 19,367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,283.45, 48,690.63 and 19,367.90 is: 26,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,283.45 : 48,690.63 = 19,367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,283.45/48,690.63 = 19,367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,283.45x = 48,690.63 × 19,367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,283.45x = 943,035,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,035,150.68/35,283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,727.41

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