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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,392.97, 48,842.27 and 19,477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,392.97, 48,842.27 and 19,477.42 is: 26,878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,392.97 : 48,842.27 = 19,477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,392.97/48,842.27 = 19,477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,392.97x = 48,842.27 × 19,477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,392.97x = 951,321,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,321,461.42/35,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,878.82

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