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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.08, 48,759.75 and 19,418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.08, 48,759.75 and 19,418.56 is: 26,797.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.08 : 48,759.75 = 19,418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.08/48,759.75 = 19,418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.08x = 48,759.75 × 19,418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.08x = 946,844,009.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,844,009.06/35,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,797.67

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