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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,421.76, 48,882 and 19,506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,421.76, 48,882 and 19,506.16 is: 26,918.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,421.76 : 48,882 = 19,506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,421.76/48,882 = 19,506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,421.76x = 48,882 × 19,506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,421.76x = 953,500,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,500,113.12/35,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,918.48

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