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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,415.27, 48,872.43 and 19,282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,415.27, 48,872.43 and 19,282.77 is: 26,609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,415.27 : 48,872.43 = 19,282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,415.27/48,872.43 = 19,282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,415.27x = 48,872.43 × 19,282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,415.27x = 942,395,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,395,827.03/35,415.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.87

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