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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.52, 48,893.52 and 19,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.52, 48,893.52 and 19,516.44 is: 26,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.52 : 48,893.52 = 19,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.52/48,893.52 = 19,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.52x = 48,893.52 × 19,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.52x = 954,227,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,227,449.47/35,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,932.36

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