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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.74, 48,670.31 and 19,351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.74, 48,670.31 and 19,351.23 is: 26,705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.74 : 48,670.31 = 19,351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.74/48,670.31 = 19,351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.74x = 48,670.31 × 19,351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.74x = 941,830,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,830,362.98/35,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,705.91

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