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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,376.39, 48,818.22 and 19,460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,376.39, 48,818.22 and 19,460.70 is: 26,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,376.39 : 48,818.22 = 19,460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,376.39/48,818.22 = 19,460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,376.39x = 48,818.22 × 19,460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,376.39x = 950,036,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,036,733.95/35,376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,855.11

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