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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.20, 48,710.96 and 19,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.20, 48,710.96 and 19,380.72 is: 26,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.20 : 48,710.96 = 19,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.20/48,710.96 = 19,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.20x = 48,710.96 × 19,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.20x = 944,053,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,053,476.69/35,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.85

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