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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,412.68, 48,868.44 and 19,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,412.68, 48,868.44 and 19,497.08 is: 26,905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,412.68 : 48,868.44 = 19,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,412.68/48,868.44 = 19,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,412.68x = 48,868.44 × 19,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,412.68x = 952,791,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,791,884.16/35,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.39

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