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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,545.41, 49,051.89 and 19,412.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,545.41, 49,051.89 and 19,412.19 is: 26,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,545.41 : 49,051.89 = 19,412.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,545.41/49,051.89 = 19,412.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,545.41x = 49,051.89 × 19,412.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,545.41x = 952,204,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,204,608.54/35,545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,788.40

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