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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,285.96, 48,694.83 and 19,370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,285.96, 48,694.83 and 19,370.54 is: 26,731.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,285.96 : 48,694.83 = 19,370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,285.96/48,694.83 = 19,370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,285.96x = 48,694.83 × 19,370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,285.96x = 943,245,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,245,152.31/35,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,731.46

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