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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,343.52, 48,774.10 and 19,427.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,343.52, 48,774.10 and 19,427.63 is: 26,810.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,343.52 : 48,774.10 = 19,427.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,343.52/48,774.10 = 19,427.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,343.52x = 48,774.10 × 19,427.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,343.52x = 947,565,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,565,168.38/35,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,810.15

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