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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.24, 48,675.55 and 19,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.24, 48,675.55 and 19,356.96 is: 26,712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.24 : 48,675.55 = 19,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.24/48,675.55 = 19,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.24x = 48,675.55 × 19,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.24x = 942,210,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,210,674.33/35,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.53

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