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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.27, 48,670.57 and 19,353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.27, 48,670.57 and 19,353.32 is: 26,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.27 : 48,670.57 = 19,353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.27/48,670.57 = 19,353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.27x = 48,670.57 × 19,353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.27x = 941,937,115.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,937,115.79/35,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,707.78

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