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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,269.94, 48,673.50 and 19,355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,269.94, 48,673.50 and 19,355.42 is: 26,711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,269.94 : 48,673.50 = 19,355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,269.94/48,673.50 = 19,355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,269.94x = 48,673.50 × 19,355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,269.94x = 942,095,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,095,792.00/35,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.02

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