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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.96, 48,745.68 and 19,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.96, 48,745.68 and 19,406.88 is: 26,781.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.96 : 48,745.68 = 19,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.96/48,745.68 = 19,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.96x = 48,745.68 × 19,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.96x = 946,001,562.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,001,562.28/35,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,781.49

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