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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,286.03, 48,695.38 and 19,371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,286.03, 48,695.38 and 19,371.05 is: 26,732.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,286.03 : 48,695.38 = 19,371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,286.03/48,695.38 = 19,371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,286.03x = 48,695.38 × 19,371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,286.03x = 943,280,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,280,531.45/35,286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,732.41

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