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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.56, 48,675.36 and 19,357.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.56, 48,675.36 and 19,357.49 is: 26,713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.56 : 48,675.36 = 19,357.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.56/48,675.36 = 19,357.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.56x = 48,675.36 × 19,357.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.56x = 942,232,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,232,551.07/35,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.67

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