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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,415.88, 48,873.68 and 19,282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,415.88, 48,873.68 and 19,282.05 is: 26,609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,415.88 : 48,873.68 = 19,282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,415.88/48,873.68 = 19,282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,415.88x = 48,873.68 × 19,282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,415.88x = 942,384,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,384,717.34/35,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.10

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