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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,269.90, 48,673.86 and 19,354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,269.90, 48,673.86 and 19,354.92 is: 26,710.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,269.90 : 48,673.86 = 19,354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,269.90/48,673.86 = 19,354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,269.90x = 48,673.86 × 19,354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,269.90x = 942,078,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,078,520.15/35,269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.55

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