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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.40, 48,675.93 and 19,356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.40, 48,675.93 and 19,356.42 is: 26,712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.40 : 48,675.93 = 19,356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.40/48,675.93 = 19,356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.40x = 48,675.93 × 19,356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.40x = 942,191,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,191,744.97/35,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.63

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