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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,317.62, 48,738.42 and 19,402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,317.62, 48,738.42 and 19,402.38 is: 26,775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,317.62 : 48,738.42 = 19,402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,317.62/48,738.42 = 19,402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,317.62x = 48,738.42 × 19,402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,317.62x = 945,641,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,641,345.44/35,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,775.34

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