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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.68, 48,768.08 and 19,424.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.68, 48,768.08 and 19,424.61 is: 26,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.68 : 48,768.08 = 19,424.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.68/48,768.08 = 19,424.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.68x = 48,768.08 × 19,424.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.68x = 947,300,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,300,837.33/35,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.34

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