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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,374.91, 48,816.34 and 19,459.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,374.91, 48,816.34 and 19,459.35 is: 26,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,374.91 : 48,816.34 = 19,459.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,374.91/48,816.34 = 19,459.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,374.91x = 48,816.34 × 19,459.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,374.91x = 949,934,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,934,245.78/35,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,853.33

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