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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,356.24, 48,791.76 and 19,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,356.24, 48,791.76 and 19,440.32 is: 26,827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,356.24 : 48,791.76 = 19,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,356.24/48,791.76 = 19,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,356.24x = 48,791.76 × 19,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,356.24x = 948,527,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,527,427.76/35,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,827.72

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