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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,356.28, 48,791.84 and 19,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,356.28, 48,791.84 and 19,441.76 is: 26,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,356.28 : 48,791.84 = 19,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,356.28/48,791.84 = 19,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,356.28x = 48,791.84 × 19,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,356.28x = 948,598,902.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,598,902.07/35,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,829.72

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