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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.55, 48,892.37 and 19,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.55, 48,892.37 and 19,514.66 is: 26,929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.55 : 48,892.37 = 19,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.55/48,892.37 = 19,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.55x = 48,892.37 × 19,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.55x = 954,117,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,117,977.14/35,430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,929.25

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