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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,344.08, 48,774.99 and 19,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,344.08, 48,774.99 and 19,429.56 is: 26,812.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,344.08 : 48,774.99 = 19,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,344.08/48,774.99 = 19,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,344.08x = 48,774.99 × 19,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,344.08x = 947,676,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,676,594.70/35,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,812.88

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