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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.84, 48,708.61 and 19,383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.84, 48,708.61 and 19,383.32 is: 26,747.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.84 : 48,708.61 = 19,383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.84/48,708.61 = 19,383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.84x = 48,708.61 × 19,383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.84x = 944,134,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,134,574.39/35,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,747.66

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