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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,425.77, 48,886.97 and 19,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,425.77, 48,886.97 and 19,511.70 is: 26,925.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,425.77 : 48,886.97 = 19,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,425.77/48,886.97 = 19,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,425.77x = 48,886.97 × 19,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,425.77x = 953,867,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,867,892.55/35,425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,925.82

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