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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.93, 48,732.18 and 19,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.93, 48,732.18 and 19,397.38 is: 26,768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.93 : 48,732.18 = 19,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.93/48,732.18 = 19,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.93x = 48,732.18 × 19,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.93x = 945,276,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,276,370.03/35,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,768.57

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