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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.74, 48,666.17 and 19,348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.74, 48,666.17 and 19,348.23 is: 26,701.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.74 : 48,666.17 = 19,348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.74/48,666.17 = 19,348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.74x = 48,666.17 × 19,348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.74x = 941,604,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,604,250.38/35,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,701.77

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