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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,284.67, 48,693.25 and 19,368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,284.67, 48,693.25 and 19,368.78 is: 26,729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,284.67 : 48,693.25 = 19,368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,284.67/48,693.25 = 19,368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,284.67x = 48,693.25 × 19,368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,284.67x = 943,128,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,128,846.74/35,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.14

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