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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,492.38, 48,977.90 and 19,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,492.38, 48,977.90 and 19,359.30 is: 26,714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,492.38 : 48,977.90 = 19,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,492.38/48,977.90 = 19,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,492.38x = 48,977.90 × 19,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,492.38x = 948,178,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,178,018.94/35,492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.98

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