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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,344.69, 48,774.44 and 19,429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,344.69, 48,774.44 and 19,429.03 is: 26,811.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,344.69 : 48,774.44 = 19,429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,344.69/48,774.44 = 19,429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,344.69x = 48,774.44 × 19,429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,344.69x = 947,639,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,639,716.98/35,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.37

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