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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.74, 48,663.59 and 19,348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.74, 48,663.59 and 19,348.19 is: 26,700.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.74 : 48,663.59 = 19,348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.74/48,663.59 = 19,348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.74x = 48,663.59 × 19,348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.74x = 941,552,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,552,227.83/35,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,700.29

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