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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.87, 48,942.21 and 19,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.87, 48,942.21 and 19,333.32 is: 26,679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.87 : 48,942.21 = 19,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.87/48,942.21 = 19,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.87x = 48,942.21 × 19,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.87x = 946,215,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,215,407.44/35,465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,679.61

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