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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.87, 48,654.21 and 19,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.87, 48,654.21 and 19,341.21 is: 26,690.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.87 : 48,654.21 = 19,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.87/48,654.21 = 19,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.87x = 48,654.21 × 19,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.87x = 941,031,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,031,292.99/35,256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,690.72

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