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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,285.68, 48,695.16 and 19,370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,285.68, 48,695.16 and 19,370.98 is: 26,732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,285.68 : 48,695.16 = 19,370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,285.68/48,695.16 = 19,370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,285.68x = 48,695.16 × 19,370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,285.68x = 943,272,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,272,970.46/35,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,732.46

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