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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,414.68, 48,872.64 and 19,282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,414.68, 48,872.64 and 19,282.10 is: 26,609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,414.68 : 48,872.64 = 19,282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,414.68/48,872.64 = 19,282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,414.68x = 48,872.64 × 19,282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,414.68x = 942,367,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,367,131.74/35,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.51

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