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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.66, 48,702.56 and 19,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.66, 48,702.56 and 19,377.14 is: 26,740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.66 : 48,702.56 = 19,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.66/48,702.56 = 19,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.66x = 48,702.56 × 19,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.66x = 943,715,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,715,983.08/35,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,740.49

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