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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,382.81, 48,828.51 and 19,466.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,382.81, 48,828.51 and 19,466.85 is: 26,864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,382.81 : 48,828.51 = 19,466.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,382.81/48,828.51 = 19,466.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,382.81x = 48,828.51 × 19,466.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,382.81x = 950,537,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,537,279.89/35,382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.38

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