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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.66, 48,673.29 and 19,355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.66, 48,673.29 and 19,355.79 is: 26,710.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.66 : 48,673.29 = 19,355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.66/48,673.29 = 19,355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.66x = 48,673.29 × 19,355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.66x = 942,109,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,109,979.85/35,271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.11

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