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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,346.80, 48,778.74 and 19,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,346.80, 48,778.74 and 19,432.28 is: 26,816.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,346.80 : 48,778.74 = 19,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,346.80/48,778.74 = 19,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,346.80x = 48,778.74 × 19,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,346.80x = 947,881,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,881,962.70/35,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,816.63

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