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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,381.46, 48,826.41 and 19,465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,381.46, 48,826.41 and 19,465.56 is: 26,862.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,381.46 : 48,826.41 = 19,465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,381.46/48,826.41 = 19,465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,381.46x = 48,826.41 × 19,465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,381.46x = 950,433,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,433,413.44/35,381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,862.47

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