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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.82, 48,766.74 and 19,205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.82, 48,766.74 and 19,205.74 is: 26,503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.82 : 48,766.74 = 19,205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.82/48,766.74 = 19,205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.82x = 48,766.74 × 19,205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.82x = 936,601,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,601,329.09/35,338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,503.47

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