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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,283.72, 48,691.23 and 19,367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,283.72, 48,691.23 and 19,367.22 is: 26,726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,283.72 : 48,691.23 = 19,367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,283.72/48,691.23 = 19,367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,283.72x = 48,691.23 × 19,367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,283.72x = 943,013,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,013,423.19/35,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,726.59

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