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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,296.02, 48,708.36 and 19,380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,296.02, 48,708.36 and 19,380.60 is: 26,745.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,296.02 : 48,708.36 = 19,380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,296.02/48,708.36 = 19,380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,296.02x = 48,708.36 × 19,380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,296.02x = 943,997,241.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,997,241.82/35,296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.15

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