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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,419.06, 48,879.35 and 19,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,419.06, 48,879.35 and 19,287.44 is: 26,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,419.06 : 48,879.35 = 19,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,419.06/48,879.35 = 19,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,419.06x = 48,879.35 × 19,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,419.06x = 942,757,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,757,530.36/35,419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,617.24

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