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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,419.40, 48,877.66 and 19,286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,419.40, 48,877.66 and 19,286.26 is: 26,614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,419.40 : 48,877.66 = 19,286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,419.40/48,877.66 = 19,286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,419.40x = 48,877.66 × 19,286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,419.40x = 942,667,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,667,402.83/35,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.43

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