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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.41, 48,821.84 and 19,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.41, 48,821.84 and 19,462.88 is: 26,859.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.41 : 48,821.84 = 19,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.41/48,821.84 = 19,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.41x = 48,821.84 × 19,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.41x = 950,213,711.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,213,711.03/35,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,859.34

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