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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,387.69, 48,833.96 and 19,472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,387.69, 48,833.96 and 19,472.13 is: 26,870.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,387.69 : 48,833.96 = 19,472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,387.69/48,833.96 = 19,472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,387.69x = 48,833.96 × 19,472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,387.69x = 950,901,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,901,120.17/35,387.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,870.96

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