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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.24, 48,708.21 and 19,379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.24, 48,708.21 and 19,379.75 is: 26,744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.24 : 48,708.21 = 19,379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.24/48,708.21 = 19,379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.24x = 48,708.21 × 19,379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.24x = 943,952,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,952,932.75/35,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.48

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