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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.24, 48,985.96 and 19,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.24, 48,985.96 and 19,365.44 is: 26,724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.24 : 48,985.96 = 19,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.24/48,985.96 = 19,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.24x = 48,985.96 × 19,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.24x = 948,634,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,634,669.22/35,497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,724.18

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