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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,347.16, 48,778.54 and 19,431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,347.16, 48,778.54 and 19,431.27 is: 26,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,347.16 : 48,778.54 = 19,431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,347.16/48,778.54 = 19,431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,347.16x = 48,778.54 × 19,431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,347.16x = 947,828,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,828,932.37/35,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,814.85

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