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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,339.83, 48,768.34 and 19,424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,339.83, 48,768.34 and 19,424.28 is: 26,805.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,339.83 : 48,768.34 = 19,424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,339.83/48,768.34 = 19,424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,339.83x = 48,768.34 × 19,424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,339.83x = 947,289,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,289,891.30/35,339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,805.16

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