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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.67, 48,703.98 and 19,378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.67, 48,703.98 and 19,378.15 is: 26,741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.67 : 48,703.98 = 19,378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.67/48,703.98 = 19,378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.67x = 48,703.98 × 19,378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.67x = 943,793,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,793,030.04/35,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.90

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