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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,412.23, 48,867.92 and 19,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,412.23, 48,867.92 and 19,496.80 is: 26,905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,412.23 : 48,867.92 = 19,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,412.23/48,867.92 = 19,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,412.23x = 48,867.92 × 19,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,412.23x = 952,768,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,768,062.66/35,412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.06

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