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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.77, 48,676.45 and 19,356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.77, 48,676.45 and 19,356.79 is: 26,713.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.77 : 48,676.45 = 19,356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.77/48,676.45 = 19,356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.77x = 48,676.45 × 19,356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.77x = 942,219,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,219,820.60/35,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.14

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