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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,436.85, 48,902.94 and 19,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,436.85, 48,902.94 and 19,304.28 is: 26,639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,436.85 : 48,902.94 = 19,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,436.85/48,902.94 = 19,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,436.85x = 48,902.94 × 19,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,436.85x = 944,036,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,036,046.58/35,436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.96

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