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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.68, 48,675.52 and 19,357.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.68, 48,675.52 and 19,357.61 is: 26,713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.68 : 48,675.52 = 19,357.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.68/48,675.52 = 19,357.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.68x = 48,675.52 × 19,357.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.68x = 942,241,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,241,635.92/35,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.83

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