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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.59, 48,731.52 and 19,397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.59, 48,731.52 and 19,397.35 is: 26,768.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.59 : 48,731.52 = 19,397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.59/48,731.52 = 19,397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.59x = 48,731.52 × 19,397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.59x = 945,262,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,262,349.47/35,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,768.42

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