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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,408.83, 48,864.51 and 19,493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,408.83, 48,864.51 and 19,493.54 is: 26,901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,408.83 : 48,864.51 = 19,493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,408.83/48,864.51 = 19,493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,408.83x = 48,864.51 × 19,493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,408.83x = 952,542,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,542,402.43/35,408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,901.27

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