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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.99, 48,675.21 and 19,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.99, 48,675.21 and 19,356.71 is: 26,712.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.99 : 48,675.21 = 19,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.99/48,675.21 = 19,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.99x = 48,675.21 × 19,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.99x = 942,191,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,191,680.78/35,271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.18

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