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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,462.93, 48,938.17 and 19,330.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,462.93, 48,938.17 and 19,330.39 is: 26,675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,462.93 : 48,938.17 = 19,330.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,462.93/48,938.17 = 19,330.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,462.93x = 48,938.17 × 19,330.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,462.93x = 945,993,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,993,570.64/35,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.57

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