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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,431.57, 48,895.44 and 19,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,431.57, 48,895.44 and 19,516 is: 26,932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,431.57 : 48,895.44 = 19,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,431.57/48,895.44 = 19,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,431.57x = 48,895.44 × 19,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,431.57x = 954,243,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,243,407.04/35,431.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,932.01

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