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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,349.69, 48,782.88 and 19,217.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,349.69, 48,782.88 and 19,217.03 is: 26,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,349.69 : 48,782.88 = 19,217.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,349.69/48,782.88 = 19,217.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,349.69x = 48,782.88 × 19,217.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,349.69x = 937,462,079.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,462,079.53/35,349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,519.67

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