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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,308.89, 48,726.50 and 19,393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,308.89, 48,726.50 and 19,393.20 is: 26,762.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,308.89 : 48,726.50 = 19,393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,308.89/48,726.50 = 19,393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,308.89x = 48,726.50 × 19,393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,308.89x = 944,962,662.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,962,662.83/35,308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,762.74

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