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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,344.71, 48,776.36 and 19,429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,344.71, 48,776.36 and 19,429.16 is: 26,812.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,344.71 : 48,776.36 = 19,429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,344.71/48,776.36 = 19,429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,344.71x = 48,776.36 × 19,429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,344.71x = 947,683,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,683,361.63/35,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,812.59

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