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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.87, 48,669.96 and 19,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.87, 48,669.96 and 19,353.40 is: 26,709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.87 : 48,669.96 = 19,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.87/48,669.96 = 19,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.87x = 48,669.96 × 19,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.87x = 941,928,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,928,863.75/35,265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,709.36

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