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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,321.70, 48,744.72 and 19,407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,321.70, 48,744.72 and 19,407.06 is: 26,782.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,321.70 : 48,744.72 = 19,407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,321.70/48,744.72 = 19,407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,321.70x = 48,744.72 × 19,407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,321.70x = 945,991,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,991,705.72/35,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,782.17

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