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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.52, 48,737.90 and 19,401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.52, 48,737.90 and 19,401.52 is: 26,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.52 : 48,737.90 = 19,401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.52/48,737.90 = 19,401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.52x = 48,737.90 × 19,401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.52x = 945,589,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,589,341.61/35,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,774.70

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