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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,381.92, 48,826 and 19,466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,381.92, 48,826 and 19,466.36 is: 26,863.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,381.92 : 48,826 = 19,466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,381.92/48,826 = 19,466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,381.92x = 48,826 × 19,466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,381.92x = 950,464,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,464,493.36/35,381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,863.00

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