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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,353.96, 48,788.68 and 19,438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,353.96, 48,788.68 and 19,438.54 is: 26,825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,353.96 : 48,788.68 = 19,438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,353.96/48,788.68 = 19,438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,353.96x = 48,788.68 × 19,438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,353.96x = 948,380,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,380,707.73/35,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.30

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