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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.84, 48,701.72 and 19,378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.84, 48,701.72 and 19,378.32 is: 26,740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.84 : 48,701.72 = 19,378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.84/48,701.72 = 19,378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.84x = 48,701.72 × 19,378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.84x = 943,757,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,757,417.82/35,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,740.76

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