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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.42, 48,744.90 and 19,406.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.42, 48,744.90 and 19,406.83 is: 26,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.42 : 48,744.90 = 19,406.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.42/48,744.90 = 19,406.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.42x = 48,744.90 × 19,406.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.42x = 945,983,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,983,987.67/35,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,781.40

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