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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,382.56, 48,826.56 and 19,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,382.56, 48,826.56 and 19,466.72 is: 26,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,382.56 : 48,826.56 = 19,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,382.56/48,826.56 = 19,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,382.56x = 48,826.56 × 19,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,382.56x = 950,492,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,492,972.08/35,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,863.32

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