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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,438.55, 48,905.57 and 19,523.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,438.55, 48,905.57 and 19,523.57 is: 26,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,438.55 : 48,905.57 = 19,523.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,438.55/48,905.57 = 19,523.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,438.55x = 48,905.57 × 19,523.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,438.55x = 954,811,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,811,123.57/35,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.73

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