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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.33, 48,986.46 and 19,364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.33, 48,986.46 and 19,364.99 is: 26,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.33 : 48,986.46 = 19,364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.33/48,986.46 = 19,364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.33x = 48,986.46 × 19,364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.33x = 948,622,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,622,137.16/35,497.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,723.76

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