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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.52, 48,702.15 and 19,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.52, 48,702.15 and 19,376.10 is: 26,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.52 : 48,702.15 = 19,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.52/48,702.15 = 19,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.52x = 48,702.15 × 19,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.52x = 943,657,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,657,728.62/35,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,738.94

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