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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,287.44, 48,697.92 and 19,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,287.44, 48,697.92 and 19,373.10 is: 26,735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,287.44 : 48,697.92 = 19,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,287.44/48,697.92 = 19,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,287.44x = 48,697.92 × 19,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,287.44x = 943,429,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,429,673.95/35,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,735.57

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