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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,344.68, 48,774.36 and 19,428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,344.68, 48,774.36 and 19,428.99 is: 26,811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,344.68 : 48,774.36 = 19,428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,344.68/48,774.36 = 19,428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,344.68x = 48,774.36 × 19,428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,344.68x = 947,636,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,636,552.70/35,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.29

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