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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,439.33, 48,906.39 and 19,523.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,439.33, 48,906.39 and 19,523.73 is: 26,942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,439.33 : 48,906.39 = 19,523.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,439.33/48,906.39 = 19,523.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,439.33x = 48,906.39 × 19,523.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,439.33x = 954,835,153.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,835,153.63/35,439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.81

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