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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,269.88, 48,671.60 and 19,535.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,269.88, 48,671.60 and 19,535.31 is: 26,958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,269.88 : 48,671.60 = 19,535.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,269.88/48,671.60 = 19,535.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,269.88x = 48,671.60 × 19,535.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,269.88x = 950,814,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,814,696.52/35,269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,958.27

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