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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,357.62, 48,793.38 and 19,442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,357.62, 48,793.38 and 19,442.02 is: 26,829.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,357.62 : 48,793.38 = 19,442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,357.62/48,793.38 = 19,442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,357.62x = 48,793.38 × 19,442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,357.62x = 948,641,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,641,869.83/35,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,829.91

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