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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,389.69, 48,836.71 and 19,474.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,389.69, 48,836.71 and 19,474.13 is: 26,873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,389.69 : 48,836.71 = 19,474.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,389.69/48,836.71 = 19,474.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,389.69x = 48,836.71 × 19,474.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,389.69x = 951,052,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,052,439.31/35,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,873.71

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