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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,358.57, 48,795.51 and 19,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,358.57, 48,795.51 and 19,444.50 is: 26,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,358.57 : 48,795.51 = 19,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,358.57/48,795.51 = 19,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,358.57x = 48,795.51 × 19,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,358.57x = 948,804,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,804,294.20/35,358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,833.79

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