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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,413.44, 48,871.92 and 19,499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,413.44, 48,871.92 and 19,499.34 is: 26,909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,413.44 : 48,871.92 = 19,499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,413.44/48,871.92 = 19,499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,413.44x = 48,871.92 × 19,499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,413.44x = 952,970,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,970,184.53/35,413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.85

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