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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,423.13, 48,883.17 and 19,507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,423.13, 48,883.17 and 19,507.71 is: 26,920.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,423.13 : 48,883.17 = 19,507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,423.13/48,883.17 = 19,507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,423.13x = 48,883.17 × 19,507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,423.13x = 953,598,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,598,459.82/35,423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,920.22

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