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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.51, 48,768.04 and 19,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.51, 48,768.04 and 19,423.36 is: 26,804.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.51 : 48,768.04 = 19,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.51/48,768.04 = 19,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.51x = 48,768.04 × 19,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.51x = 947,239,197.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,239,197.41/35,338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.73

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