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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.46, 48,767.70 and 19,422.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.46, 48,767.70 and 19,422.86 is: 26,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.46 : 48,767.70 = 19,422.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.46/48,767.70 = 19,422.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.46x = 48,767.70 × 19,422.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.46x = 947,208,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,208,209.62/35,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.89

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