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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,355.98, 48,791.46 and 19,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,355.98, 48,791.46 and 19,440.56 is: 26,828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,355.98 : 48,791.46 = 19,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,355.98/48,791.46 = 19,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,355.98x = 48,791.46 × 19,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,355.98x = 948,533,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,533,305.62/35,355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.09

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