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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,401.93, 48,853.71 and 19,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,401.93, 48,853.71 and 19,269.54 is: 26,591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,401.93 : 48,853.71 = 19,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,401.93/48,853.71 = 19,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,401.93x = 48,853.71 × 19,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,401.93x = 941,388,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,388,518.99/35,401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,591.45

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