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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,382.78, 48,827.73 and 19,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,382.78, 48,827.73 and 19,250.34 is: 26,565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,382.78 : 48,827.73 = 19,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,382.78/48,827.73 = 19,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,382.78x = 48,827.73 × 19,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,382.78x = 939,950,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,950,403.93/35,382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,565.19

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