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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.33, 48,703.50 and 19,377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.33, 48,703.50 and 19,377.81 is: 26,741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.33 : 48,703.50 = 19,377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.33/48,703.50 = 19,377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.33x = 48,703.50 × 19,377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.33x = 943,767,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,767,169.34/35,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.42

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