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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,357.74, 48,794.51 and 19,442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,357.74, 48,794.51 and 19,442.17 is: 26,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,357.74 : 48,794.51 = 19,442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,357.74/48,794.51 = 19,442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,357.74x = 48,794.51 × 19,442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,357.74x = 948,671,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,671,313.83/35,357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,830.66

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