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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,468.57, 48,945.36 and 19,335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,468.57, 48,945.36 and 19,335.54 is: 26,682.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,468.57 : 48,945.36 = 19,335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,468.57/48,945.36 = 19,335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,468.57x = 48,945.36 × 19,335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,468.57x = 946,384,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,384,966.09/35,468.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.36

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