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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,287.96, 48,697.60 and 19,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,287.96, 48,697.60 and 19,372.56 is: 26,734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,287.96 : 48,697.60 = 19,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,287.96/48,697.60 = 19,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,287.96x = 48,697.60 × 19,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,287.96x = 943,397,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,397,177.86/35,287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,734.25

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