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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.98, 48,704.41 and 19,378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.98, 48,704.41 and 19,378.46 is: 26,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.98 : 48,704.41 = 19,378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.98/48,704.41 = 19,378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.98x = 48,704.41 × 19,378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.98x = 943,816,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,816,606.99/35,292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,742.33

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