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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.98, 48,768.72 and 19,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.98, 48,768.72 and 19,423.85 is: 26,805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.98 : 48,768.72 = 19,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.98/48,768.72 = 19,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.98x = 48,768.72 × 19,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.98x = 947,276,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,276,204.85/35,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,805.42

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