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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,362.98, 48,798.99 and 19,444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,362.98, 48,798.99 and 19,444.86 is: 26,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,362.98 : 48,798.99 = 19,444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,362.98/48,798.99 = 19,444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,362.98x = 48,798.99 × 19,444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,362.98x = 948,889,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,889,528.69/35,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,832.85

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