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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,439.96, 48,907.77 and 19,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,439.96, 48,907.77 and 19,524.30 is: 26,943.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,439.96 : 48,907.77 = 19,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,439.96/48,907.77 = 19,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,439.96x = 48,907.77 × 19,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,439.96x = 954,889,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,889,973.81/35,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.88

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