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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,416.27, 48,873.81 and 19,283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,416.27, 48,873.81 and 19,283.77 is: 26,611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,416.27 : 48,873.81 = 19,283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,416.27/48,873.81 = 19,283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,416.27x = 48,873.81 × 19,283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,416.27x = 942,471,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,471,311.06/35,416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.25

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