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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,421.77, 48,881.95 and 19,288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,421.77, 48,881.95 and 19,288.82 is: 26,618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,421.77 : 48,881.95 = 19,288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,421.77/48,881.95 = 19,288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,421.77x = 48,881.95 × 19,288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,421.77x = 942,874,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,874,793.95/35,421.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,618.52

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