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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,354.52, 48,789.24 and 19,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,354.52, 48,789.24 and 19,440.04 is: 26,827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,354.52 : 48,789.24 = 19,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,354.52/48,789.24 = 19,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,354.52x = 48,789.24 × 19,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,354.52x = 948,464,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,464,777.17/35,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,827.26

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