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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293.56, 48,703.57 and 19,378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293.56, 48,703.57 and 19,378.27 is: 26,741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293.56 : 48,703.57 = 19,378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293.56/48,703.57 = 19,378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293.56x = 48,703.57 × 19,378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293.56x = 943,790,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,790,929.42/35,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.17

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