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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,270.73, 48,673.46 and 19,355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,270.73, 48,673.46 and 19,355.45 is: 26,710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,270.73 : 48,673.46 = 19,355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,270.73/48,673.46 = 19,355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,270.73x = 48,673.46 × 19,355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,270.73x = 942,096,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,096,526.38/35,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.43

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