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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.14, 48,729.60 and 19,395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.14, 48,729.60 and 19,395.45 is: 26,765.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.14 : 48,729.60 = 19,395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.14/48,729.60 = 19,395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.14x = 48,729.60 × 19,395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.14x = 945,132,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,132,520.32/35,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,765.85

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