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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.39, 48,703.59 and 19,377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.39, 48,703.59 and 19,377.87 is: 26,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.39 : 48,703.59 = 19,377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.39/48,703.59 = 19,377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.39x = 48,703.59 × 19,377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.39x = 943,771,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,771,835.55/35,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.51

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