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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,436.28, 48,901.48 and 19,520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,436.28, 48,901.48 and 19,520.76 is: 26,938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,436.28 : 48,901.48 = 19,520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,436.28/48,901.48 = 19,520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,436.28x = 48,901.48 × 19,520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,436.28x = 954,594,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,594,054.72/35,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,938.33

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