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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.80, 48,668.24 and 19,351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.80, 48,668.24 and 19,351.37 is: 26,704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.80 : 48,668.24 = 19,351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.80/48,668.24 = 19,351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.80x = 48,668.24 × 19,351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.80x = 941,797,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,797,289.54/35,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,704.93

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