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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.68, 48,718.26 and 19,387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.68, 48,718.26 and 19,387.08 is: 26,754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.68 : 48,718.26 = 19,387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.68/48,718.26 = 19,387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.68x = 48,718.26 × 19,387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.68x = 944,504,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,504,804.08/35,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,754.48

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