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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,354.71, 48,789.68 and 19,440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,354.71, 48,789.68 and 19,440.18 is: 26,827.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,354.71 : 48,789.68 = 19,440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,354.71/48,789.68 = 19,440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,354.71x = 48,789.68 × 19,440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,354.71x = 948,480,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,480,161.34/35,354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,827.55

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