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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,300.59, 48,714.69 and 19,384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,300.59, 48,714.69 and 19,384.63 is: 26,750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,300.59 : 48,714.69 = 19,384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,300.59/48,714.69 = 19,384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,300.59x = 48,714.69 × 19,384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,300.59x = 944,316,241.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,316,241.21/35,300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,750.72

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