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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,294.49, 48,706.48 and 19,379.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,294.49, 48,706.48 and 19,379.97 is: 26,744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,294.49 : 48,706.48 = 19,379.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,294.49/48,706.48 = 19,379.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,294.49x = 48,706.48 × 19,379.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,294.49x = 943,930,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,930,121.21/35,294.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.40

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