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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,286.89, 48,693.69 and 19,369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,286.89, 48,693.69 and 19,369.98 is: 26,729.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,286.89 : 48,693.69 = 19,369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,286.89/48,693.69 = 19,369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,286.89x = 48,693.69 × 19,369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,286.89x = 943,195,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,195,801.43/35,286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.36

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