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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.66, 48,712.56 and 19,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.66, 48,712.56 and 19,382.76 is: 26,748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.66 : 48,712.56 = 19,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.66/48,712.56 = 19,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.66x = 48,712.56 × 19,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.66x = 944,183,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,183,859.47/35,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,748.43

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