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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,296.86, 48,710.46 and 19,381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,296.86, 48,710.46 and 19,381.38 is: 26,746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,296.86 : 48,710.46 = 19,381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,296.86/48,710.46 = 19,381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,296.86x = 48,710.46 × 19,381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,296.86x = 944,075,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,075,935.23/35,296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,746.74

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