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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,286.85, 48,695.79 and 19,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,286.85, 48,695.79 and 19,371.25 is: 26,732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,286.85 : 48,695.79 = 19,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,286.85/48,695.79 = 19,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,286.85x = 48,695.79 × 19,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,286.85x = 943,298,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,298,322.04/35,286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,732.29

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