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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.90, 48,676.62 and 19,356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.90, 48,676.62 and 19,356.92 is: 26,713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.90 : 48,676.62 = 19,356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.90/48,676.62 = 19,356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.90x = 48,676.62 × 19,356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.90x = 942,229,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,229,439.21/35,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.32

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