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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,406.72, 48,859.47 and 19,488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,406.72, 48,859.47 and 19,488.11 is: 26,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,406.72 : 48,859.47 = 19,488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,406.72/48,859.47 = 19,488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,406.72x = 48,859.47 × 19,488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,406.72x = 952,178,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,178,481.60/35,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,892.59

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