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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,270.98, 48,673.81 and 19,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,270.98, 48,673.81 and 19,355.70 is: 26,710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,270.98 : 48,673.81 = 19,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,270.98/48,673.81 = 19,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,270.98x = 48,673.81 × 19,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,270.98x = 942,115,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,115,664.22/35,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.79

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