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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,321.59, 48,743.94 and 19,406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,321.59, 48,743.94 and 19,406.35 is: 26,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,321.59 : 48,743.94 = 19,406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,321.59/48,743.94 = 19,406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,321.59x = 48,743.94 × 19,406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,321.59x = 945,941,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,941,960.02/35,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,780.84

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