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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.62, 48,727.38 and 19,394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.62, 48,727.38 and 19,394.38 is: 26,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.62 : 48,727.38 = 19,394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.62/48,727.38 = 19,394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.62x = 48,727.38 × 19,394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.62x = 945,037,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,037,324.12/35,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,764.30

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