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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,362.94, 48,799.74 and 19,447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,362.94, 48,799.74 and 19,447.34 is: 26,836.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,362.94 : 48,799.74 = 19,447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,362.94/48,799.74 = 19,447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,362.94x = 48,799.74 × 19,447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,362.94x = 949,025,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,025,135.69/35,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,836.71

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