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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,382.47, 48,828.57 and 19,466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,382.47, 48,828.57 and 19,466.97 is: 26,864.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,382.47 : 48,828.57 = 19,466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,382.47/48,828.57 = 19,466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,382.47x = 48,828.57 × 19,466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,382.47x = 950,543,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,543,965.86/35,382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.83

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