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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,347.32, 48,778.92 and 19,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,347.32, 48,778.92 and 19,214.52 is: 26,515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,347.32 : 48,778.92 = 19,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,347.32/48,778.92 = 19,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,347.32x = 48,778.92 × 19,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,347.32x = 937,263,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,263,533.92/35,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,515.83

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