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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,372.63, 48,814.35 and 19,458.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,372.63, 48,814.35 and 19,458.09 is: 26,852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,372.63 : 48,814.35 = 19,458.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,372.63/48,814.35 = 19,458.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,372.63x = 48,814.35 × 19,458.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,372.63x = 949,833,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,833,942.62/35,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,852.23

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