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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.48, 48,674.50 and 19,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.48, 48,674.50 and 19,356.20 is: 26,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.48 : 48,674.50 = 19,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.48/48,674.50 = 19,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.48x = 48,674.50 × 19,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.48x = 942,153,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,153,356.90/35,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.48

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