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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,317.58, 48,738.30 and 19,403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,317.58, 48,738.30 and 19,403.06 is: 26,776.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,317.58 : 48,738.30 = 19,403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,317.58/48,738.30 = 19,403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,317.58x = 48,738.30 × 19,403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,317.58x = 945,672,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,672,159.20/35,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,776.24

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