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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,344.72, 48,775.77 and 19,429.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,344.72, 48,775.77 and 19,429.27 is: 26,812.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,344.72 : 48,775.77 = 19,429.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,344.72/48,775.77 = 19,429.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,344.72x = 48,775.77 × 19,429.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,344.72x = 947,677,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,677,604.79/35,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,812.42

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