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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,440.23, 48,905.70 and 19,524.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,440.23, 48,905.70 and 19,524.33 is: 26,942.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,440.23 : 48,905.70 = 19,524.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,440.23/48,905.70 = 19,524.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,440.23x = 48,905.70 × 19,524.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,440.23x = 954,851,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,851,025.68/35,440.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.57

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