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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,344.97, 48,776.12 and 19,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,344.97, 48,776.12 and 19,429.52 is: 26,812.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,344.97 : 48,776.12 = 19,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,344.97/48,776.12 = 19,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,344.97x = 48,776.12 × 19,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,344.97x = 947,696,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,696,501.91/35,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,812.77

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