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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,408.27, 48,863.84 and 19,493.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,408.27, 48,863.84 and 19,493.79 is: 26,901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,408.27 : 48,863.84 = 19,493.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,408.27/48,863.84 = 19,493.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,408.27x = 48,863.84 × 19,493.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,408.27x = 952,541,338.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,541,338.08/35,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,901.67

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