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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,342.82, 48,773.70 and 19,427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,342.82, 48,773.70 and 19,427.94 is: 26,810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,342.82 : 48,773.70 = 19,427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,342.82/48,773.70 = 19,427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,342.82x = 48,773.70 × 19,427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,342.82x = 947,572,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,572,517.18/35,342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,810.89

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