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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.07, 48,731.76 and 19,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.07, 48,731.76 and 19,396.50 is: 26,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.07 : 48,731.76 = 19,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.07/48,731.76 = 19,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.07x = 48,731.76 × 19,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.07x = 945,225,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,225,582.84/35,312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.78

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