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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.63, 48,894.21 and 19,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.63, 48,894.21 and 19,516.16 is: 26,932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.63 : 48,894.21 = 19,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.63/48,894.21 = 19,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.63x = 48,894.21 × 19,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.63x = 954,226,980.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,226,980.96/35,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,932.26

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