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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.56, 48,717.51 and 19,388.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.56, 48,717.51 and 19,388.01 is: 26,755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.56 : 48,717.51 = 19,388.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.56/48,717.51 = 19,388.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.56x = 48,717.51 × 19,388.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.56x = 944,535,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,535,571.06/35,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,755.44

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