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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,288.39, 48,695.76 and 19,371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,288.39, 48,695.76 and 19,371.48 is: 26,731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,288.39 : 48,695.76 = 19,371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,288.39/48,695.76 = 19,371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,288.39x = 48,695.76 × 19,371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,288.39x = 943,308,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,308,940.92/35,288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,731.43

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