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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.62, 48,730.35 and 19,396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.62, 48,730.35 and 19,396.42 is: 26,767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.62 : 48,730.35 = 19,396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.62/48,730.35 = 19,396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.62x = 48,730.35 × 19,396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.62x = 945,194,335.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,194,335.35/35,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.23

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