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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,407.70, 48,862.96 and 19,492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,407.70, 48,862.96 and 19,492.42 is: 26,899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,407.70 : 48,862.96 = 19,492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,407.70/48,862.96 = 19,492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,407.70x = 48,862.96 × 19,492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,407.70x = 952,457,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,457,167.87/35,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,899.72

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