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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,427.78, 48,889.33 and 19,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,427.78, 48,889.33 and 19,294.72 is: 26,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,427.78 : 48,889.33 = 19,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,427.78/48,889.33 = 19,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,427.78x = 48,889.33 × 19,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,427.78x = 943,305,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,305,836.86/35,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,626.17

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