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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.32, 48,703.34 and 19,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.32, 48,703.34 and 19,377.24 is: 26,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.32 : 48,703.34 = 19,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.32/48,703.34 = 19,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.32x = 48,703.34 × 19,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.32x = 943,736,307.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,736,307.98/35,291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.32

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