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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,464.87, 48,940.83 and 19,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,464.87, 48,940.83 and 19,332.32 is: 26,678.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,464.87 : 48,940.83 = 19,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,464.87/48,940.83 = 19,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,464.87x = 48,940.83 × 19,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,464.87x = 946,139,786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,139,786.63/35,464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,678.23

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