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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326.98, 48,752.43 and 19,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326.98, 48,752.43 and 19,412 is: 26,789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326.98 : 48,752.43 = 19,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326.98/48,752.43 = 19,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326.98x = 48,752.43 × 19,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326.98x = 946,382,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,382,171.16/35,326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,789.22

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