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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,340.59, 48,770.22 and 19,425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,340.59, 48,770.22 and 19,425.17 is: 26,806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,340.59 : 48,770.22 = 19,425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,340.59/48,770.22 = 19,425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,340.59x = 48,770.22 × 19,425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,340.59x = 947,369,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,369,570.59/35,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.84

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