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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.08, 48,986.11 and 19,364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.08, 48,986.11 and 19,364.74 is: 26,723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.08 : 48,986.11 = 19,364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.08/48,986.11 = 19,364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.08x = 48,986.11 × 19,364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.08x = 948,603,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,603,181.49/35,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,723.41

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