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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.68, 48,717.63 and 19,387.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.68, 48,717.63 and 19,387.17 is: 26,754.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.68 : 48,717.63 = 19,387.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.68/48,717.63 = 19,387.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.68x = 48,717.63 × 19,387.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.68x = 944,496,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,496,974.81/35,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,754.26

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