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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,354.62, 48,782.37 and 19,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,354.62, 48,782.37 and 19,832.74 is: 27,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,354.62 : 48,782.37 = 19,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,354.62/48,782.37 = 19,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,354.62x = 48,782.37 × 19,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,354.62x = 967,488,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,488,060.79/35,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,365.25

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