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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.34, 48,751.89 and 19,412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.34, 48,751.89 and 19,412.10 is: 26,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.34 : 48,751.89 = 19,412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.34/48,751.89 = 19,412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.34x = 48,751.89 × 19,412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.34x = 946,376,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,376,563.87/35,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,788.79

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