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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,349.77, 48,782.85 and 19,435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,349.77, 48,782.85 and 19,435.25 is: 26,820.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,349.77 : 48,782.85 = 19,435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,349.77/48,782.85 = 19,435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,349.77x = 48,782.85 × 19,435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,349.77x = 948,106,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,106,885.46/35,349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,820.74

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