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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.89, 48,702.90 and 19,377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.89, 48,702.90 and 19,377.37 is: 26,740.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.89 : 48,702.90 = 19,377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.89/48,702.90 = 19,377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.89x = 48,702.90 × 19,377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.89x = 943,734,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,734,088.83/35,291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,740.82

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