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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,516.96, 49,013.40 and 19,384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,516.96, 49,013.40 and 19,384.32 is: 26,750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,516.96 : 49,013.40 = 19,384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,516.96/49,013.40 = 19,384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,516.96x = 49,013.40 × 19,384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,516.96x = 950,091,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,091,429.89/35,516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,750.36

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