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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.32, 48,674.24 and 19,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.32, 48,674.24 and 19,356.80 is: 26,711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.32 : 48,674.24 = 19,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.32/48,674.24 = 19,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.32x = 48,674.24 × 19,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.32x = 942,177,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,177,528.83/35,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.53

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