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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,289.43, 48,698.81 and 19,373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,289.43, 48,698.81 and 19,373.77 is: 26,735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,289.43 : 48,698.81 = 19,373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,289.43/48,698.81 = 19,373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,289.43x = 48,698.81 × 19,373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,289.43x = 943,479,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,479,607.74/35,289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,735.47

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