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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,335.27, 48,762.81 and 19,419.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,335.27, 48,762.81 and 19,419.38 is: 26,798.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,335.27 : 48,762.81 = 19,419.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,335.27/48,762.81 = 19,419.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,335.27x = 48,762.81 × 19,419.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,335.27x = 946,943,476.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,943,476.30/35,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,798.82

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