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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,436.85, 48,905.61 and 19,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,436.85, 48,905.61 and 19,524.16 is: 26,944.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,436.85 : 48,905.61 = 19,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,436.85/48,905.61 = 19,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,436.85x = 48,905.61 × 19,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,436.85x = 954,840,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,840,954.54/35,436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.86

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