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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.75, 48,674.87 and 19,356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.75, 48,674.87 and 19,356.46 is: 26,711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.75 : 48,674.87 = 19,356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.75/48,674.87 = 19,356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.75x = 48,674.87 × 19,356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.75x = 942,173,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,173,174.16/35,271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.84

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