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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,418.06, 48,877.97 and 19,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,418.06, 48,877.97 and 19,286.44 is: 26,615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,418.06 : 48,877.97 = 19,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,418.06/48,877.97 = 19,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,418.06x = 48,877.97 × 19,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,418.06x = 942,681,817.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,681,817.10/35,418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,615.85

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