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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,426.22, 48,887.17 and 19,292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,426.22, 48,887.17 and 19,292.91 is: 26,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,426.22 : 48,887.17 = 19,292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,426.22/48,887.17 = 19,292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,426.22x = 48,887.17 × 19,292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,426.22x = 943,175,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,175,770.96/35,426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,623.66

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