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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,427.58, 48,889.93 and 19,511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,427.58, 48,889.93 and 19,511.99 is: 26,926.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,427.58 : 48,889.93 = 19,511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,427.58/48,889.93 = 19,511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,427.58x = 48,889.93 × 19,511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,427.58x = 953,939,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,939,751.95/35,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,926.47

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