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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,462.72, 48,937.90 and 19,330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,462.72, 48,937.90 and 19,330.18 is: 26,675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,462.72 : 48,937.90 = 19,330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,462.72/48,937.90 = 19,330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,462.72x = 48,937.90 × 19,330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,462.72x = 945,978,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,978,415.82/35,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.29

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