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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.74, 48,673.94 and 19,356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.74, 48,673.94 and 19,356.26 is: 26,713.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.74 : 48,673.94 = 19,356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.74/48,673.94 = 19,356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.74x = 48,673.94 × 19,356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.74x = 942,145,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,145,437.86/35,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.33

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