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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,269.89, 48,672.42 and 19,355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,269.89, 48,672.42 and 19,355.34 is: 26,710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,269.89 : 48,672.42 = 19,355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,269.89/48,672.42 = 19,355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,269.89x = 48,672.42 × 19,355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,269.89x = 942,071,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,071,237.72/35,269.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.35

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