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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.24, 48,703.38 and 19,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.24, 48,703.38 and 19,377.72 is: 26,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.24 : 48,703.38 = 19,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.24/48,703.38 = 19,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.24x = 48,703.38 × 19,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.24x = 943,760,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,760,460.69/35,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.30

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