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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.58, 48,758.41 and 19,416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.58, 48,758.41 and 19,416.69 is: 26,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.58 : 48,758.41 = 19,416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.58/48,758.41 = 19,416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.58x = 48,758.41 × 19,416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.58x = 946,726,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,726,590.99/35,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,794.72

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