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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,376.09, 48,818.75 and 19,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,376.09, 48,818.75 and 19,460.20 is: 26,854.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,376.09 : 48,818.75 = 19,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,376.09/48,818.75 = 19,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,376.09x = 48,818.75 × 19,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,376.09x = 950,022,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,022,638.75/35,376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,854.94

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