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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,351.70, 48,786.21 and 19,436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,351.70, 48,786.21 and 19,436.46 is: 26,822.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,351.70 : 48,786.21 = 19,436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,351.70/48,786.21 = 19,436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,351.70x = 48,786.21 × 19,436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,351.70x = 948,231,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,231,219.22/35,351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,822.79

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