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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.40, 48,677.31 and 19,357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.40, 48,677.31 and 19,357.42 is: 26,714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.40 : 48,677.31 = 19,357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.40/48,677.31 = 19,357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.40x = 48,677.31 × 19,357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.40x = 942,267,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,267,134.14/35,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.01

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