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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.24, 48,674.18 and 19,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.24, 48,674.18 and 19,355.96 is: 26,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.24 : 48,674.18 = 19,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.24/48,674.18 = 19,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.24x = 48,674.18 × 19,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.24x = 942,135,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,135,140.96/35,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.14

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