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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,376.89, 48,818.91 and 19,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,376.89, 48,818.91 and 19,461.20 is: 26,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,376.89 : 48,818.91 = 19,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,376.89/48,818.91 = 19,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,376.89x = 48,818.91 × 19,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,376.89x = 950,074,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,074,571.29/35,376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,855.80

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