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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,296.52, 48,709.19 and 19,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,296.52, 48,709.19 and 19,380.96 is: 26,745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,296.52 : 48,709.19 = 19,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,296.52/48,709.19 = 19,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,296.52x = 48,709.19 × 19,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,296.52x = 944,031,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,031,021.46/35,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.73

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