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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,436.58, 48,902.88 and 19,521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,436.58, 48,902.88 and 19,521.16 is: 26,939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,436.58 : 48,902.88 = 19,521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,436.58/48,902.88 = 19,521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,436.58x = 48,902.88 × 19,521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,436.58x = 954,640,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,640,944.94/35,436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,939.42

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