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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.86, 48,709.08 and 19,380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.86, 48,709.08 and 19,380.38 is: 26,745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.86 : 48,709.08 = 19,380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.86/48,709.08 = 19,380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.86x = 48,709.08 × 19,380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.86x = 944,000,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,000,139.40/35,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.35

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