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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,417.99, 48,877.32 and 19,285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,417.99, 48,877.32 and 19,285.89 is: 26,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,417.99 : 48,877.32 = 19,285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,417.99/48,877.32 = 19,285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,417.99x = 48,877.32 × 19,285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,417.99x = 942,642,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,642,617.01/35,417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.80

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