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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.68, 48,662.14 and 19,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.68, 48,662.14 and 19,347.16 is: 26,698.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.68 : 48,662.14 = 19,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.68/48,662.14 = 19,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.68x = 48,662.14 × 19,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.68x = 941,474,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,474,208.52/35,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,698.88

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