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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,337.84, 48,766.80 and 19,424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,337.84, 48,766.80 and 19,424.16 is: 26,805.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,337.84 : 48,766.80 = 19,424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,337.84/48,766.80 = 19,424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,337.84x = 48,766.80 × 19,424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,337.84x = 947,254,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,254,125.89/35,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,805.66

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