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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.28, 48,886.49 and 19,509.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.28, 48,886.49 and 19,509.39 is: 26,922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.28 : 48,886.49 = 19,509.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.28/48,886.49 = 19,509.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.28x = 48,886.49 × 19,509.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.28x = 953,745,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,745,647.91/35,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,922.74

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