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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,438.83, 48,905.70 and 19,523.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,438.83, 48,905.70 and 19,523.23 is: 26,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,438.83 : 48,905.70 = 19,523.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,438.83/48,905.70 = 19,523.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,438.83x = 48,905.70 × 19,523.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,438.83x = 954,797,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,797,229.41/35,438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.12

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