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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,342.31, 48,773.08 and 19,428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,342.31, 48,773.08 and 19,428.24 is: 26,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,342.31 : 48,773.08 = 19,428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,342.31/48,773.08 = 19,428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,342.31x = 48,773.08 × 19,428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,342.31x = 947,574,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,574,811.34/35,342.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.35

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