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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,301.68, 48,716.66 and 19,386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,301.68, 48,716.66 and 19,386.47 is: 26,753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,301.68 : 48,716.66 = 19,386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,301.68/48,716.66 = 19,386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,301.68x = 48,716.66 × 19,386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,301.68x = 944,444,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,444,067.59/35,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,753.52

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